weird as it may seem, i actually have a phobia of xmas, just attempting to wrap a present makes me throw up. anyways, this yr i'm de-camping bk home n thought ... yeehaw, it's an isolated cottage, i dodge it all ... but no, just got a message from my social worker - can u come in tomorrow to make sure all ur cards/presents for folks is done in advance n i pass on .... ugh!!!!