Sitting here trying to work up the enthusiasm to start rubbing down paintwork again, I have found that Eric Clapton is to play the NEC on April 30th 2004. I was right on the phone, and am now the proud owner of two tickets, thats also sorted out the problem of what to get the Father-in-Law for his birthday.

I have also ordered 4 Adult tickets for Old Trafford, ManU v Blackburn on Sat Nov 22nd, now just have to wait to see if I get them. So far this season, I have applied for 6 sets, got 2, failed 3, waiting on 1. Not too shabby.

Well, I really can't put it off any longer.....