I refuse to switch off the lights, I like the charidee people knowing I’m ignoring them. I once had a Rotary club bod call “Merry Christmas” through my letterbox because I wouldn’t answer the door when “Santa” came around collecting. I think “Bah ■■■■■■■ humbug” or similar was called out. They didn’t knock last year.
Bloody Children in Need coming up soon, no doubt there’ll be do gooding arsoles shaking buckets at busy junctions, giving me a 
when I refuse to wind down the window.
In years gone by, callers had to get past these 2 first
No poppy sellers this year, I think that’s three years in a row. I’m now on my guard, ready to ignore DPD, Yodel and whoever else her nextdoor orders stuff from plus the Lions club Santa this year. 
The Witney Lions Santa tour will be difficult to ignore with a 4 and a half year old, hoping they come affer his bedtime.
Had a heated discussion with the wife tonight after I said I’m not paying for my sons’ “Children in Need funday” at school. How come they have a “strict” uniform policy until some C list celebrities pitch up on tv crying about kids abroad, then it’s stupid clothes and sponsoring teachers to do stupid things. Just teach the kids if they have to ■■■■ about they might aswell stay at home and do it. 