Tony, you are spot on.  Gizmo, I am having to fit my drinking in around a lot of sightseeing as this is a touring rather than a beach holiday so I've decided to stick to the yard arm rule but folllow Eric's advice and get Mum off to bed early.  I'm thinking 7 o'clock isn't too early for her 


 
  As usual, I haven't even started packing yet so must now log off and crack on - feeling as excited as a little girl on Christmas Eve 

 
  Wishing you all a fab Christmas and New year. 
 Love
 Ruth  xx

