As I’m sure I won’t get a moment to do this tomorrow, here’s a little review of the year.

• At a rough estimate of 8 bottles per boys and 30 odd “events” we managed 40 cases of Horgarden and a shelf full of prawn crackers

• Mr Singh’s shop disappeared only to return as a shell which is proving hard to rent out.

• Book of the year for me was Shadow of the Wind :I’m still trying to convert people to it and so far only failed with Amanda.

• Work has been a mix. On the whole this new job is the best I’ve had here. There’s been a few other offer within the same company but none have caught my eye. Who knows what will happen next year.

• We have had some great days out : the beach; eating out; tapas;London markets and oysters and swimming in the sea. I managed to make a lot more of this summer for which I’m really grateful.

• The memory of the amount of champagne Amanda drunk before I turned up will live with me for a long time …

• I acquired a large number of Airmiles which need using ..

• I have been out to some very cool exhibitions and shows.

• I met some Russians, and still keep in touch.

• I watched Joanne go to school for the first time.

• I’ve taken more pictures but need to finish the course.

• I met a family who have welcomed me in.

• I met someone who means so much to me.