That’s Outwell near Wisbech (pronounced “WIZ-beach”). I’m here in the tiny village in Cambridgeshire where Jan’s mum and dad live (population 3,000) celebrating the holiday season with my new in-laws. So far we’ve eaten way too much delicious food, slept more than I’m used to sleeping, and watched just enough TV – the ongoing BBC documentary on the early days of Broadway has been particularly interesting. And that’s all we’ve done.

The Best Presents I’ve Received While In Outwell:
1) Risk – the board game. I can’t actually tell you how excited I am about this one. I’m already planning marathon Game Days for the New Year.
2) Pajamas. I’ve never owned pajamas before. These are suave and soft and baby blue.
3) Gloves. Fingerless gloves with a mitten-fold-over option. I’m thinking of gluing googly eyes onto the mitten part for impromptu puppet shows.
4) Chocolate. ‘Nuff said.

We should get a chance to hang out and catch up with Sarah and Garry within the next couple of days, and then we’re off to Brighton for New Year’s. Happy Holidays, everyone!