Camera
In the UK towards the end of January (to visit mum, who was in hospital for a while) I bought a camera to replace my beloved Canon IXY. It's another Canon, the Powershot A520. Although in some ways a better camera (and certainly a lot cheaper), it is lacking the fabulous quality feel of the IXY. Much more plastic in look and feel. But it will have to do -- I can't afford anything else at this stage.
Incidentally, if anyone is in need of three batteries (brand new and unused), battery charger, manuals, and beautiful aluminium carrying case for an IXY (IXUS) 4oo, I can do you a pretty good deal.

First photo with the new camera -- mum and dad's garden on a frosty morning.