Thank you all for the good (and bad) feedback.
Rena: Thanks a million for taking the time to dissect the work, your commentary only makes me better and I am very grateful for your time.
Big Bro Vampire Jimbalaya: Thanks man, I rushed through this one. I got bored with it and just wanted it finished. Don't think I've forgotten about the Phoenix chapter you still haven't written (and you thought editors were bad...)
Vorc: Cheers for reading. Haven't yet watched the Polar Express but heard it was class. I love Santa and I love the corny films, have the Santa Clause on tape (sad I know).
Mr James Cooper: Cool name dude. And no I really haven't been stalking you.
Thanks for the comments and for reading.