The blog's been a bit quiet for a couple of weeks, so I just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, and a peaceful and prosperous year in 2015.

The reason for this unprecedented blog inactivity is that, on the 11th, Erika and I were blessed with the arrival of our second son, Joshua (pictured below). Mum and son are both doing very well - and suffice to say this will be a very special Christmas for our family. Normal service will be resumed in January.