What's Next?

What will 2009 bring? Well surely if any of us had that knowledge it would change things somewhat?

But as I don't really know for sure and even if you could tell me, I would turn up my Ipod and look the other way; I will tell you that wheels are turning and plans are evolving.

With tough times in Motorsport at the moment and with the south of England releasing its dominance of race and rally team HQ's, maybe its not such a bad idea to leave that world behind, at least for a while.

However, it looks to be another exiting year, starting with a trip back to the USA and the possibility of an event there to kick the year off. Theres talk of getting back into UK/Irish rallying, but at present, its just that...talk....

So, whatever the next move and wherever that will take me, you'll read it hear first.

TTFN

Thirsty? No half-litre for us!

You know when the day could have been better. Come 5pm you've set fire to the office, crashed the company car or maybe fired the boss. But theres one thing as a Brit you can be sure of. Somthing to look forward to, calm the nerves and generally bring a little peace to the end of the day. Especially in tough times, with a recession looming and more and more people searching for work; we have always been able to seek solace in a quiet, relaxing pint.

As scary as it was to think we could have been joining the Europeans with their 'half-litres', thankfully an agreement to stick to the good old British measure has now been reached!

Personally, I like having a pint. Certainly, one of the recognisable things about Britain, is a pint of beer. Not a 'large' beer, or a 'half-litre', but a pint, or for the more moderate amongst us, a half pint. Served as they do across the channel, things just wouldn't feel right. Especially if I was also to have to abide by a 110 Kilometer-Per-Hour limit. Not after a pint though, of course.

I'm off to celebrate.

A quote I recently discovered, seems rather fitting!

He knows not where he's going
For the Ocean will decide,
It's not the destination
But the glory of the ride..

LETTER TO THE BANK

Dear Sirs,

In view of what seems to be happening internationally with banks at the moment, I was wondering if you could advise me correctly;

If one of my cheques is returned " insufficient funds ",

How do I know if that refers to me, or to you ?

Here's a link to a great article. Tips for earning from home and making money online. Have a read, im sure you'll think about a thing or two afterwards.

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Black Kids In Town - Gig Review!

It was my first visit to the newly named Carling Academy. On a wet and windy September evening in Oxford, after a crazy busy day in the office, I had another first awaiting me.

One of the most raved about bands this year was coming to town. I had a ticket and no matter what the weather, whom I was going with or how hard my day had been, I was going! And was going to make the best of it! After spending almost thirty incredibly frustrating minutes traversing the smallest of streets and finding not so much as a space large enough to park a push bike, I abandoned my car. I was of course, late. Meeting the friends I hadn't not only seen for four months, but those that had invited me along to the gig tonight. Great.

But little did I know the five-some from Florida were about to make things a whole lot better. Stepping into the Academy and the warm up DJ on stage, it felt a bit like the beginning of one of those gigs you go to in college, you know where at 9pm there’s a chance it could be the best night of you're life but you could just as easily be passed out in the bathroom in a matter of minutes, swimming in a pool of, well, Carling I suppose.

Then it happened, they appeared. The Black Kids leapt onto the stage and the excitement and energy they emitted, well, if I didn’t know better it could have been the very first time they had been let loose with an audience, some instruments and a microphone or two.

It could be the positive press, their stage presence or just the fact they produce great tracks leading you to believe that no band can be that good – but here I was watching them brilliantly perform ‘Listen To Your Body Tonight’ and the crowd did just that – listened. Ok well, shouted, ran riot and screamed as they performed but rightly so, it really was that good.

Pushing the crowd further and further, with the band trying some new tracks as well favorites such as ‘I Wanna Be You’re Limousine’, we jumped, waved and sang along to ninety minutes that felt like nine. They arrived at their finally and it could only have been one song – chants of ‘Not gonna teach you’re boyfriend how to dance with you’ rang through my ears for what seemed like days, not letting me forget the amazingly unforgettable experience that was my first Black Kids gig.

And after all that I still have no clue what those friends have been up to in the last four months...

Me, Galveston, a walking shark and a rather large board.

During my brief time with no hair, many intersting things seemed to happen. Anything to do with a road tip from NYC to LA with an Aussie, 2 trucks and 2 rally cars?

Quite possibly....

Just had to include this one. The first time AP and I ever flew our poor rally car...deliberately...

Thank You

Any pics ive used relating to my rally adventures have come from a variety of sources; thanks to all of you!

Back Once Again

So here I am, this time with less words and more pics. As promissed, some great shots of the past few months. Comments please!!!