It’s New Years Eve again and a short time for reflection on the year about to pass.

Following last years tortuous time, I spent the early part of the year sorting out my Dad’s estate and helping my Mom.

Work has picked up, especially since March.

April saw me with some of the junior members of the family at the Leicester Space Museum followed by the Newark Air Museum the week after which were both excellent trips.

Of note is that I largely managed to stay away from hospitals – just the Godson at the QE and he’s recovered – and only 1 funeral – Phil’s Uncle Jack so good on that score.

The King’s Coronation was a distraction in May, and my Birthday in June as well as a number of trips to Sheffield throughout the year.

July I went to a brilliant Test Match in Leeds, the escape room and got very drunk at Rosco’s Birthday bash at the Old Bush. We managed a day out at Edgbaston for the cricket as well. I played some of the Touch Rugby Tournaments around Staffordshire.

August was particularly busy with a wet trip to Duxford and Andy Lyndon’s Wedding anniversary as well which brings me to The Orkney’s in September which was a great holiday. Holiday of a lifetime really.

October was back at work and preparation for the Trade Show at St Andrews in November which also I did 3 Quizzes.

December was really busy with winding work down and seeing lots of family and friends – in fact Christmas has been magic, too much booze and a great break.

Tonight is the usual panic over where to celebrate the New Year but I’m not that bothered really – a drink in The WMC will do. It’s the people not the venue that counts.

Anyway, roll on 2024 – this is a big year upcoming for lots of reasons such as:

• Moving house
• Niece’s wedding
• Last full year working full time

let’s see how much actually happens…..