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It’s Monday, it’s far too early in the morning. According to my Christmas present weather station it is 24.6 degrees C in the lounge. And my barking mad wife is making the children wear dressing gowns because “Its a bit chilly”. My question to you dear reader – can I get her sectioned for this kind of behaviour?

There have been complaints from several quarters that it has been rather quiet around these parts. Its just a shame that most of the complainants are too technologically challenged to click on the ‘Comments’ link and say it through the medium of this web site. Ho hum.

You will not be surprised to hear that the reason for my slackness is that I’ve been busy. Apart from the weekend small person wrangling and general domestic duties I’ve been looking for a new job. And the good news is that I’ve got one. Starting in three weeks I shall be differently employed. Expect more news nearer the time but I tendered my resignation on Wednesday – think of it as my Valentines present to my current employer – and have negotiated a slightly shorter than contractually necessary notice period so that I can start my new job on the 12th of March. Wish me luck.

I didn’t actually get to watch much of the recent England vs Australia test match on television, which is probably a good thing. This is the only time I’m going to mention the 2005/6 Ashes series and Aggers sums up my thinking perfectly.

Since Monday the boys and I have mainly been playing with our new Nintendo Wii. It is lots of fun. And in no way does our lounge look anything like this. Everyone has their own Mii and no, mine doesn’t look like a complete nerd.

The Wii Sports game that comes with the console is our favourite. I’m a particular demon at the bowling and tennis games. Now to go and practice my golf swing.

If, like my brother, you’ve missed the last post for both cards and presents consider yourself chastised. And then forgiven. You can make it up to me by buying me a t-shirt from the Militant Geek range. Iain will be getting me this one, which will only be understood by people who read my other blog.

Quote of the day today from the ever grumpy Charlie Brooker;

“proper work” usually involves performing a task you hate on behalf of people you’d gleefully club to death with a bull’s knee if only it were legal to do so.

If you are stuck for a Christmas present for me (and you shouldn’t be) can I suggest a t-shirt. You can’t go past the quality wearables from RedMolotov.com. Can I suggest this one, this one or failing that buy me this one and I’ll be your best friend forever.