Another year nearly over and the end of the noughties decade is upon us. It's my fifth decade on this planet. Lets hope the next decade is brighter than the last one.

Well Xmas is here for another year, and who knows what next years Xmas will bring and where and what we will be doing in a years time.

What a year it has been, the passing of Micheal Jackson. MP's alleged expenses scandal, our armed services in harms way for yet another years tragic loss of life and horendous inuries to our service personel.

I hope to have quiet Xmas with imediate family and to enjoy the festivities. One thing is for sure. I will eat to much,probably drink to much and put on weight to much. We are lucky and fortunate to be safe at home this Xmas, many folks our not so lucky to have the opportunity to spend this time of the year with family and friends as most of us do.

Brrrr ! Tis a bit nippy here. Good excuse for a scotch to take the chill off the old bones. The beers in the fridge are to cold to drink :)

It appears flights won't be disrupted over Xmas,but those of us who remember the 70's will be concerned about democracy and union rights.

Another Xmas nearly here, A lot of fuss. Stuff our selves silly and probably drink to much and spend to much as well. Humbug I say Humbug !

Attempting to update my eBook collection and catalog what's read and what isn't. Boring !!. Think I'll have a beer and a read instead.

Its nice the PM spending time with our troops but ? the extra security costs. Cash would be better spent on our armed services in theatre.

Allegedly some banks are upset over the pre-budget report later to-day. I hope the chancellor does to those banks what they did to us.

Its shameful ! UK Fat cat top public servants pay and bonus culture. Many UK citizens would have to work 10-15 years to earn these sums.

Trying to catch up on some reading. However, my ipod and a few beers may make that a non starter.

Grrr!! The banks bailed out should be giving bonuses to UK. PLC Taxpayers , and not those who gambled for a quick profit and messed up.

Updating my Shelfari and Goodreads accs with 5 new books which will get read at some point. More collecting than reading at mo !

Hope it's a better night for flood victims in Cumbria & that Insurance loss adjusters are urging Insurance Companies to pay up no nonsense.

Sad to see folks in Cumbria who have had there homes gutted by flooding. I hope insurance companies fastrack claims and pay up quickly.

Watching news reports of the catastrophic flooding in the North UK. May it pass quickly both for residents and emergency/rescue services.

Watching a recorded Queen's Speech and all the trimmings. I do enjoy the historical flavour of it all. Britain doing what it's good at !

Having the Xfactor on the box in our house for the past month or so, I am now being totured with a screen full of has beens playing Tarzan.

Stormy night in the S/West UK. Roof is making some noise in the wind,but it's still there. Wind appears to be from River Tamar direction.

Entering up recently purchased eBooks to Shelfari & Goodreads. Gettng complicated and hard to keep up to date and totaly my own fault.

Got Windows 7 and preparing to install on my notebook. I dunno why I bother. I upgraded to Vista and IMHO it was a big disapointment !

Getting down to some serious reading having not read a word of a book in 7 days. Having a beer or four whilst I'm at it.

Pretty much a wash out bonfire night weekend. Some might say that is a good thing and may have helped prevent the usual horrific injuries.

Good BBC Question Time tonight. The BNP Fiasco on a previous Q.T. and MP's expenses & pay are still very much on peoples minds. Hey Ho !

Sorting thru my eBook Titles on my Sony Ebook reader "Touch". Finaly catagorised the books in to groups for easier reading.

Right That's It ! Patience is generally one of my finer points, but if this G1 crashes again, then in the bin it will go. Period.

Sorting through years of Data on Networked Drives going back to Pre P.C. era. Even some stuff ported to P.C. format from early CP/M days.

Getting around to doing a factory re: Install of Vista on a well used Notebook and long overdue. Hopefully it will become usable again !

Finaly finished reading "The Reign Of Mary Tudor" and hard going for me. Two thirds through "Whitehall" and an easy and interesting read.

Reading an eBook and having a beer to complement the experience. Not sure which is better,the beer or the book.....

Subscribing to UK's Sky Songs a new music streaming service which appears to be a nifty alternative to Itunes. First impressions are good.

Just got a Google G1 OTA system Update which installed Ver 1.6. on phone. Whoopee ! I wonder what it has upgraded ? I better find out :)

Brrrr!! It's freezing tonight. I'ts no good I'll have to have a Scotch or four. I could put the heating on,but that's not as gratifying.

Monty our Great Dane is snoring in his bed and I'm catching up on some recorded TV recordings. Interesting debate BBC Newsnight earlier.

It's time for a beer or three and catch up on some reading. Only 182 books to go before I'm up to date. That's a lot of reading to do !!

Watching TV news: A few MP's bleating about paying back expenses. Some MP's just don't get the message. Wake up and do the right thing !

MP's expenses: It appears to be a repeat of the pre-holidays farce. ALL abuses should be paid back and prosecutions for offences forthcoming.

Should be an interesting day in UK politics. We should have more details on who has been orderd to cough up our money.

MP's expenses in the news again: If there has been abuse or unlawful activity then prosecutions should follow. The electorate expects it.

Watching an earlier recorded BBC question time. I hope the audience questions see right thru this weeks con party farces !

Entering new purchased eBooks on Shelfari. Two to add, Gods Secret Agents

Best time of the day. Telly to myself, a few beers in the fridge and not a distraction in sight, apart from Monty our Great Dane snoring.

Reading an eBook and enjoying a nice cool beer as well. What more can one ask for ?

The BBC may have upset our P.M. (allegedly) Popping pain killers might not be for every one.Unfortunately ,some of us have little choice.

Having a beer or three and sorting thru my E Book Readers to see what book to read next. It's Likely to be Dan Browns "The Lost Symbol"

The Atorney General's defence of "technical breach of the law" is a worrying one. Yet again law makers breaking the law. Political suicide.

Setting up my new Sony PRS 600 (Touch) Ebook reader. First impressions are good but, I still prefer my PRS 550 and Cybook Ebook readers.

After having a nice takeaway obtained by my Son (Finaly he is useful for something). Now I need a beer or three to wash it down. Why not !

Watching TV:Sky News campaign for UK election leaders debate. Interesting, but it may not be a good idea under present Lab leadership.

Still struggling with a couple of new books I'm plodding along with. Time for a beer or three and maybe even a whisky for medicinal purposes.

After not a drop of the amber nectar passing my lips again for nearly two weeks, I'm about to rectify that unfortunate error now !

Back up and running after my Google G1 did a nosedive forcing a hard reset. I can't complain as it's given me 10 months faultless servce.

I have had enough of my G1 slowing down to a standstill. 21 Mb free memory and still a tortoise would run faster. Drastic action required.

Since I've been virtually teatotal all week, a few beers and a wee scotch won't go amiss and I'll catch up on some reading as well.

Setting up a new Palm Treo 680 Smartphone I've had for a while and not used. I've got better phones, but I do like the Palm O.S.

Well, I havn't touched a book in nearly 5 Days and I'm rectifying that right now. Oh and not forgetting a couple of jars of amber nectar.

Sitting in absaloute silence. No TV, no groaning offspring, Monty our Great Dane is not even snoring. Sheer unadulterated bliss !

Quick post using Pixpelpipe

Just trying out some post's using Pixelpipe on my Google G1.

About to have a beer,attempt to wade thru one of the two books on the go and at some point actualy go to sleep !

It's eBook and beer time. Still reading "Whitehall" but also started " The reign off Mary Tudor". Hmm This might require a Scotch as well.

Finaly got the TV to myself. Catching up on recorded documentaries, and some beers.

Just about to watch a bit of TV and then on to wade thru an ebook and a few beers while I'm at it. Such an exciting life I lead !

Reading "Whitehall" an interesting history of the UK governmental administration district of London. Recomended reading.

Paying the bills and other unfortunate shackles around my neck. I do object to the unfair water tarrifs we are subjected to in S.W. U.K.

Updating My Shelfari account with new purchased books. Quite a stockpile to catch up on and read.

Computer Maintainance this morning, something I've been stalling for some time. Used to enjoy these tasks, of late a real bore and chore.

Updating Shelfari (Adding new purchased books)

Updating my "shelfari" A/c of books read.

Well thank you T-mobile for my G1 OTA update. A pleasure to install and very gratefull I am. What exactly is it's purpose I wonder ?

At last, TV to myself. Backlog of recordings to get thru and a few beers to help it along.

Browsing Mobipocket Ebook store for another addition to my Cybook Ebook Reader. Couple of books taking my fancy but hard to choose.

All the usual family TV fare went out of the window tonight as all were glued to the Micheal Jackson Memorial concert Stateside. Sad Times.

Comenced reading a new ebook "The Pirate Queen". To complement the aformentioned title, I'm opening a bottle or three of my finest beers.

Well it's not sensible to drink booze in a heatwave, but I'm dammed if I can avoid the temptation any longer. A nice cool beer it is then !

Being forced to watch the most boring TV program that I can imagine. Being forced to pay a licence fee for the privilidge is painful !

Nearly finished reading an interesting but hard going book on the early life of Henry VIII. What to read next will take a beer or three !

Our local city council here in Plymouth UK appears to have banned the use of Twitter ! Reduce spending & hikes in Poll Tax would be better.

What to do ? Have a nice cool lager, or perhaps a refreshing Real Ale, or maybe even a malt whiskey. Nope ... maybe I'll have all three !

Watching the TV (Newsnight). Thinking I might partake in an amber nectar or three and then on to some heavy reading.

Watching Sky News: Latest political fiasco is emerging and draging the UK into the mire. Monty the Great Dane has taken the missus out.

Another dismal day in paradise. Time for a beer, a book and maybe another 3 beers. Monty the Great Dane is catching up on some Zzzzzzz's

Attempting to catalouge my Mobipocket and Sony Reader Ebook collection. Might actually get around reading them one day too !

Grrr !! Another hot day in the making. It's alright right for sun worshippers on the beach. Not so good for those stuck indoors :)

MPs' Expenses: Tory leader reportedly calling for prosecutions of MPs' with "Phantom" Mortgage claims. Who e gonna call ... Ghostbusters !

Purchased and experimenting with Scan2PDF Mobile for My Google G1 phone. A brilliant and very useful app. Resulting PDF files are nice.

Best part of the day. Nice cold Beer whilst watching a documentary on TV, followed by another beer and an Ebook. Another day in paradise.

Well another spectaular and informative status from me. About to partake in some light reading and a very large malt whisky.

UK MP Expenses: More MP's resigning today.Sorry state all round.Oh well, time to pay my own bill's, no expenses perks for mere mortals !

Ahhhh, Monty our Great Dane is tucked up in his bed and dreaming of doggie delights and for me,time for a beer,ado

Best time of the day. Peace and quiet, have a beer,watch a documentary and then an ebook. Oh, and I might catch some Zzzzz's later.

MP Expenses: It would appear, we now have a scapegoating exercise against the speaker. He didn't force certain MP's to make dubious claims.

UK MP's Expenses: As the Met & CPS are looking at the allegations, they must not bow to political interferance. Transparent Justice needed.

UK MP's Expenses: At last the police appear to be acting on the increasing concerns raised by Tax Payers. Better late than never.

MP's Expenses: Latest sorry allegations and sheer pomposity from some MP's involved is disgraceful. They are paid to serve the electorate.

UK MP's Expenses. It's disturbing as more revelations unfold. What is a scandal is the police appear to be absent in investigating them.

UK PMQ's

UK PMQ's: Pretty much to be expected on MP's expenses questions. Indepenent scrutiny is the answer and severe penalties for claims excess.

News Watching: UK MP's expenses. There must be a full investigation. Excessive claims should be dealt with severely. Nothing else will do.

News Watching: UK MP's expenses row. In my view if any MP has made unnecesary or excessive claims, it should ALL be paid back. Not some.

News Watching: UK MP expenses . Party leaders are now condeming and apologising. for unnecesary and excessive claims. To late,sort it now.

News Watching: U.K. MP expenses debacle. Conservatives now being placed under press scrutiny. The next few days should be interesting !

News Watching: Interesting that other political parties appear to be keeping a low profile in UK MP's expenses disclosures. Why is that ?

News Watching: The TV news channels and the press are having a field day over the UK MP's expenses revelations. Where's the Swine Flu gone?

Hoooray !! My Android G1 here in the UK has just been updated to Cupcake via O.T.A. Thank you very much T-mobile. And now for a beer !

Our Great Dane Monty, has finaly called it a day and I'm about to read with a beer in one hand and a Sony Ebook Reader in the other. Bliss!

Wow ! i

Swine Flu Level 5

News Watching; It would appear we are at level 5 Alert over Swine Flu, one level below pandemic status. Face Mask's any one ?

Testing PingDroid On My Android G1

Bleak day on the news.

House repossessions are at a very worrying all time high today. Difficult to know where this is all going to end.Frankly, another fine mess certain banks have managed to store up for us.

The time will come when the fat cats have to struggle like the rest of us. What comes around,goes around !!

Inauguration Of President Obama

Brilliant !!