Once again I was away from home on Xmas day. It's never the same but it was a brilliant day nonetheless. About 15 or so of us had lunch upstairs. A great meal of food and wine. The rest of the day seemed to go quickly and it got messy but it was sooo much fun.

Boxing day a few of us headed down to Richmond to check things out. Beuatiful down that way. Firstly lunch in Earls Court at Nando's. Then onto some circus in Richmond, Richmond Park at dusk and a few quiet ones at Roebecks. A cozy pub on Richmond Hill that overlooks South London.

Xmas Eve and again this time of year im in London. Just been walking around Piccadily, Regent Street taking photo's and blending into the crowd this afternoon. Working tonight at five. Tomorrow the pub's closed but we have a massive session planned with staff and friends. It feels like forever since I've shared this time of year with my family back home. Still London is a nice place to be now despite the absence of warmth and sun........

Am still a little tired from a big weekend. Lock in session Friday night, Liquid Blue after work Saturday (6am finish) and Rowan's leaving do on Sunday which was nice but somewhat mellow. Everyone was rather stuffed!

If anyone's actually reading this, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

INXS played at the Walakbout in Shephards Bush on Sunday. Lined for 20 mins to get in. It was a pub full of homesick Antibodeans happily singing at top volume to some amazing music. Jon Stevens a good substitute for the late Michael Hutchence. Managed to get right up front. Full band set with accoustic guitars.

Last nights gig was at London Arena. Bused it in from the Camel with about 20 others. Billy organised it all and managed to secure us front row tickets which had me rather excited. Up close to the band with Jon Stevens coming down and leaning over us in the crowd on a few occasions. Another great show, got some awesome pictures! Blondie (on afterwards) were fucking terrible, left half way through....

Work today at 5. Went for walk along the Stand before. Cold outside but the sun shining bright. There were alot of people Ice Skating out front of Somerset House. Xmas is a nice time here.....

It's cold here in London now and it's strange how it changes your mood. I'm still loving it but things seem more mellow, more surreal. The Christmas Tree is up in Trafalgar Sq, Oxford and Regent Streets are all lit up for the month. It' gets dark early but the bright city lights illuminate the way. It's nice to go for a walk along the river, covered in several layers of clothing, taking comfort in the cold.... Today I have the day off, spoke to home this morning, went for a walk along Borough High Street listening to some music that seemed to fit in with the mood, tubed it to Charing Cross, bought Christmas cards in the Strand and now im seeking warmth inside the Internet place.

We've been watching movies of late on the big screen up on the pub's second floor. With it being so quiet in the pub of late it's been possible to close off upstairs and have it for ourselves. Comfy couches, a big projection screen and a fireplace... Also found a great bar just around the corner last night. Csar Bar. It has a pool table, something you don't really see much of here. Spent a few hours knocking back Stella and playing a few friendly games with Mike, Heath and Chris.

A day off work in London. It's a good thing I tell ya. Still working at the pub in Tower Bridge where I spend almost all my time. They've become my new family in a way now. Living and working with these people has ensured that. Saturday night we had a big Christmas party on for First Contact (This company that basically helps travellers and whatever find their way when coming to London) The hostel above the pub is run by them. Place was closed to the public but full nonetheless. Even though we all had to work it was a great night. Bit pissed off though i was assigned to the main bar downstairs and therefore actually doing something resembling proper hard work. Those upstairs had merely a bottle bar to contend with and spent most time on the piss and hitting the dancefloor anyway. Still no compaints I guess. Great DJ and plenty of hot looking women to keep us excited. Every now and then I would take the piss and bolt upstairs to strut my stuff. I am the master at the Greece Megamix! Stayed on after close with all the staff for a lock in session. It got very messy, as we had a little bar tab to spend on ourselevs.. Making my own little concoctions behind the bar was great. Got very, very pissed,and as like always now at the camel, showed off my dancing abilities with some bartop dancing.

Sunday Session at the Walkabout in Sheps Bush yesterday, followed by some dodgy Chicken Tikka at this little Indian joint with a few of the lads i work with. Am planning on being here for Christmas, New Year and all that. What else?? Umm caught Moby last Thursday up at Wembley Arena. Rocked up there with some friends and payed £30 for a standing ticket off some scalper. Bloody good show. One thing about London is that even if a gig is sold out there are always plenty of scalpers on the night selling tickets for not much more than cost price. Gotan INXS gig coming up, our manager Billy knows their promoter and hasorganised a big busload of us to leave from the pub and go see 'em

Headed up to Wembley Arena after work Thursday night with Shada and Michelle. Moby had a gig on and we figured we'd just turn up and try get tickets. Proved easy as scalpers are common in these parts. Standing tickets for £30 each. Always wanted to see Moby, he makes some amazing music........

It wasn't the best show I've seen but it was still a great few hours. I love live music. These big arenas with 15,000 odd people all their together for the one reason. Moments of contentment. Some songs had us dancing around, a club type feel. Others such as Natural Blues and whatever, with their Cathartic Gospel influence that Moby is known for, were brilliant.

We closed to the public at 3pm today. I'm on a 2 hour break now before starting again at six. It's the first contact christmas party. Everyone's really getting into the spirit of things. We're working but it's going to be one fun night!