Nights oot

I have had three Christmas nights out this week. More than enough I think, though they were all enjoyable in their different ways. Monday evening was the carvery with the Leavers' Group, which I have already blogged about. Wednesday evening was Christmas Book Group at Rosemary's. It's always great to catch up with my book club chums for a chat and a laugh and Rosemary made us a delicious supper. And this evening (Friday) was the School Christmas dinner dance. The food and hotel were noticeably nicer than last year's, and all the better for being five minutes from home, which meant that when I decided to leave I was very soon having a cup of tea with James and Ally. I'm trying to decide which one I enjoyed the most and I can't choose - they were each in different venues with different groups of colleagues and friends so I can't really compare them. They have, I'm glad to say, combined to make me feel more festive than I felt a week ago and I'm looking forward to a fun weekend - my version of fun that is, which is having a relaxing time with family and friends.