I am going to use this opportunity to thank all the people who have been joining in over here. No clever links or silly graphics [ok - slightly silly] or flimflam - just a genuine thank you.



It's been a funny few years in my real world and doing this blog has been a real boon for me and the TG. If people hadn't joined in, it would have been a very depressing experience. As it is, it's been great fun and, I hope, it will continue in the same vein.
We are off on an extended break this coming week to warmer climes. I have no idea if I'll be able to sort out a regular connection to the internet. If I can, I'll post, but I definitely won't be able to come and annoy you on your own blogs as much, or possibly not even be able to respond to your comments [eeeek - I will not like that!].
I do have a plan for what to blog about while we are away - I don't know if I've got the guts though - we'll see.
The last definite post will be on Tuesday - please use the comment box to talk amongst yourselves if things don't go to plan.

[There are two winners of the competition - Linky Love and Kandy at RedNeckRamblings. If you really want a photograph email me at daddypapersurfer at btinternet.com with a postal address - jolly well done!]