Environmentally Correct Scrooge

A few hours ago I posted this on Twitter:  

I need more sleep.* Moan. There's always so much to fit in during, erm, holidays. 

This is true, but it suggests a very misleading image.  The only party I've been to lately was Peter's OBE.**  I have for the umpteenth day in a row forgotten to RSVP Edward and Alex's Christmas party, which is now the day after tomorrow.  The invite has been lying on the kitchen counter for weeks.***  Penelope, this morning at service ring, was asking me if I were...