Happy New Year to you all.

Three days back at work, it was deadly quiet, so boring... there were only 3 of us in most of the time with about enough work for 1 busy person, or 2 if you wanted a really quiet day! On top of which I managed to pick up a cold sore on my bottom lip!

On the plus side, I have finished my on-call session, and am now free from that burden... No more taking my cellphone to bed hoping it won't go off at 02:00 am!

New years eve was spent at the Amanda's mom's with here family. The two kids have stayed there for a couple of days, giving Amanda and I chance to do what we want... So yesterday - Pictures! We started off the day with some shopping at the 'Fort' in Birmingham. I finally got my Trainers and a couple of casual shirts, Amanda failed to find a coat!. I then took her to see "Return of the King" at 'Star City'. I saw the film it just after release - She loved it, and I enjoyed watching it again. We finished off the evening with a meal at 'Ask', a classy Pizza and Pasta restaurant.

Now today, my cold sore is almost gone and the postman has just delivered 4 tickets for Manchester United v Southampton (Sat 21st Jan 2004 12:30) - North Stand, 3rd tier (a long way up!) level with the half-way line. Arthur Finikin and myself are going, of course, but our respective spouses are not available that day - damn! Barry's wife; Carol has been wanting to go to Old Trafford for years is now going, and I am asking around for a 4th person. Should not be too difficult... and if all else fails Barry has agreed to go.

We have also booked a weekend away in May at Llandudno (Wedding Aniversary) so Plenty to look forward to in 2004... Starting with a days shopping :-( an Amanda goes in search of a coat again.