Currently sat at East Midlands airport with [the anger](https://www.understated.co.uk/blog/) waiting to get on the plane. Amazingly, we had no car problems. I have also jammed a portable studio in my suitcase. Possibly expect a LUGRadio episode over the next few days. *Possibly* mind, I havent plugged the damn thing in yet… 😀
Next stop, [Skycon](https://skycon.skynet.ie/).
Just a quick note to wish all of you a happy, restful, and peaceful holidays, however and whoever you spend it with. Take care, folks, and I look forward to seeing you in 2015!
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