We are now sailing or flying or driving or simply walking into a new year. I trust that 2017 will be good year for everyone, that terrorism will disappear or at least reduce in volume and intensity. That all our families will be healthy and enjoy life and prosper and that our governments, all levels, will govern wisely for the benefit of their constituents. In our case I hope that Elaine continues to improve.

Now after all that crap back to the lady in question. She is at this stage still having very little side effect from the chemo which, judging by her demeanour and activity level, is doing it's job very well. As I have said too many times to count may it continue. Don't get me wrong there are some side effects and we are dealing with them, but they are much less than we expected. We also know that we still have a long way to go but the results so far keep us very positive.