Nothing much on the radar here - I need to run out and buy a pair of shoes for work .... yuck did I just say that bad word?  Then the usual grocery store run... boring&#33;&#33;<br /><br />MaryLou - that&#39;s the date that we used to take them down in South Africa.. as you say it feels like the season lasts a little longer.  In the past 15 years here in the States... I have just gone with the flow around here, most have the decorations packed up by New Year, although I must say there are those who follow the English way and observe the 12th night.<br /><br />Joey - enjoy your special day&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Rose - Yeah the packing starts for you, doesn&#39;t it&#33;<br /><br />Andrea - where are you girl?  Miss Ya&#33;<br /><br />Ed - hope you have a better travel trip back home - arrive safe&#33;&#33;