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What a joke!!!!! Even Golden Balls, the Prime Minister, and Prince William couldn't get the 2018 World Cup to England. It has gone to a nation supposedly riddled with corruption, a nation where a cold snap means -30, and a nation where everyone eats cabbage soup! Not that I am bias, or generalising in the slightest, but how can we fail to win a bid ahead of the 'ruskies'. Apart from Vodka there is absolutely nothing to entice you in, unless you are a fan of dolls or strange dancing (not that sort!). Of course you have St Petersburg which is beautiful and full of history, but sitting in a cafe and having someone whisper red fox in your ear, and ten minutes later being driven away in a blacked out Mercedes by four lads talking about the cold war is not my cup of tea - See you there.

We are in a Christmas frenzy! Some prices have obviously been hiked up because of the weather (i.e kids gloves from MOUNTAIN WAREHOUSE), and some prices have inevitably been dropped (i.e sunglasses from anywhere) but shopping for Christmas has broken me today. Too many people, too many sales, too much on the lists, and too cold. In short, a horrible experience. I'm thinking horse chestnuts, real hot chocolate, a Christmas market, an ice rink, a bit of snow, a Father Christmas with a real beard, no crowds, and some sexy female elves (the last one is unacceptable and will be deleted). Any ideas?


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