I have been given a few simple tasks to ease the progress of the family gathering this Xmas. Bring nibbles, such as nuts & chocolates. And a precooked chicken. I'll be adding a bottle of Dubliner Irish whisky I picked up cheaply, my sister's semi-partner from New Zealand will be there - last Xmas when we first met, he had several spiritous liquors along with him. Plus the fixings for some decent proper non-instant coffee.