New

Happy new year one and all! This is a joint celebration as this is both my thirtieth post and the beginning of a brand spanking new year. Of course, we all know which of those is of more importance - soon a series of Booker prize wins will testify to that.

As with many years, I began this one quite drunk and in the company of giggling people, which was pleasant. There wasn't quite as much yelling insults and greetings down a phone as I would've liked but that's no big deal. I shall congratulate all of my good friends on reaching this fine year when I next see them.

Of course I am being somewhat presumptuous in assuming this year will be 'fine', but I'm feeling good and in the mood for rash statements proclaiming things I've no evidence for. For all I know this could be a lousy year full of bombs and pounds dying and fuel running out and so on - but right now who cares. Let's at least start on a high even if we may not end on one

GOOD WILL TO ALL MEN, WOMEN, ANIMALS, PLANTS, GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS, METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA AND ANYTHING ELSE I MAY HAVE MISSED OUT!