Yes. Happy New Year to all my readers, whoever and wherever you are.
Last night, I again dined with Perry and Adriana. Had I not been doing that, perhaps I would have gone to see this:
More than 200,000 people lined the banks of the Thames to watch a firework display to welcome in the new year.
Clear skies gave the crowds a perfect view of the seven-and-a-half minute display above the London Eye.
The £313,000 display was cut by two minutes this year, helping organisers save a total of £70,000.
Imagine it. They saved all that money, just by letting off a few fireworks less than they might have! I wonder what they’ll spend it on.