That's it from the Rat and Mouse until Monday December 29... unless, of course, something extraordinary happens... like a giant freeze-up in credit, or a major investment bank collapsing, or the property market entering free-fall. But what are the chances of something like that happening?

In the meantime, I'd like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and Happy Holidays. I don't say if often enough, but I appreciate you visiting. In the course of the year, we've watched Rat and Mouse traffic break through the 200,000 pages a month mark... not a giant deal to News International, perhaps, but something of an achievement for a two-man band. I've enjoyed your comments and (most of) your emails. Please keep them coming in 2009, and don't be shy about suggesting things you'd like to read or see on the page.

Finally, a big thanks to our sponsor, Primelocation.com, who provide the search box above and to the right. Use it... it's good. And visit the site. Read all their great stuff too.

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