Thanks all. Well, I STS, which considering I had two xmas meals out this week, I'm perfectly happy with. If I can maintain that over the xmas period, I'll be a happy bunny.
We'll gloss over the visit to my mum except to say that I'll be visiting her GP in the new year and also trying to persuade her to let me have enduring power of attorney as I get more and more concerned about her with every visit.