Anyhoo, Julie Powell blogged her progress – this was back in 2002 when all the cool kids were doing blogs, before everyone jumped on the blogging bandwagon (myself included) in order to write about what they love, as opposed to me who just needs to vent occasionally.

I’m glad to say my wife Jacky falls into the former category and, inspired by the film, has started blog with a year-long timeframe. As she is a keen gardener and wannabe smallholder, Jacky will be blogging about her attempt to become even more self-sufficient (we already grow and use quite a bit), but there’s still some lawn that hasn’t been dug up yet

The blog can be found at A Year Of Self-Sufficiency, and I’ve dutifully included it in my blog roll. Her first post has been made this evening, stay tuned for more

I’ve also changed the colour of my links, which necessitated a big of jiggery-pokery with CSS, been a while since I’ve done that

It’s just what I’m looking for, highly configurable, works very well with WordPress widgets, I don’t know how much time he’s put into it, but it’s very, very good.

Just need to sort out my page titles though, as my blog’s name disappears from the front of the page… Ah, maybe

Note that the tweet button has gone from individual posts, but I’ll work on that…

Now I’m definitely going to bed

Now, I’m off to make tea
]]> http://www.mkingscott.co.uk/back-now/feed/ 0 http://www.mkingscott.co.uk/the-running-man-flu/ http://www.mkingscott.co.uk/the-running-man-flu/#comments Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:05:59 +0000 mike http://www.mkingscott.co.uk/?p=144 Ok, been ill for a few weeks with that dreaded man-flu, plenty of stuff going on in the news that I need to unload on (Karen Matthews, welfare state, Gordon Brown “saving the world”, Manchester congestion charge, the EU forcing another referendum on Ireland, etc.)…

but I just caught the video for Utah Saints’ Something Good 08. I know it’s been out for ages, but there you go. Anyway, as a chap who’s sole dance move was The Running Man, it spoke to me on a personal level – plus, I’m a sucker for well-choreographed, synchronised dance routines Watch and enjoy!

QUALITY

Ooh, it’s all go

It’s a good day to be in Morley, West Yorkshire for their celebrations (hat tip to Daily Referendum).

Incidentally, nice to see some good English weather for the day – yup, it’s raining

It was a highly enjoyable Christmas, mostly spent with my excellent in-laws and family, and then a trip down South to visit my mother and sister for a couple of days. My son and my niece played together, and there was no running around screaming or shenanigans which has previously put a damper on the festive spirit.

As for presents, I was lucky enough to receive one of those iPod shuffle things, which I was very surprised about, and very pleased with – it will help me take my mind off how unwell I feel when I start jogging again

New Year’s Eve was also a lot of fun, some quick drinks at the in-laws and then back home to set a few fireworks off before my son went to bed. As the TV offerings were not too good for the evening, we watched Rush Hour 3 (not as bad as had been made out, 7/10) and then watched the BBC’s coverage of the bongs (of Big Ben, not stoners) for the last half-hour. The fireworks were phenomenal, very impressive and enjoyable, and it was good to see Gethin Jones presenting that section of the program.

As for new years resolutions, I’ve not made any. I’m not saying I’m perfect and don’t need to change, but rather than write something down and get all bummed out when I don’t meet them, I’ll just keep going as I am One thing I do need to do is blog more, as it’s quite cathartic – I also found I ranted a lot less over Christmas, which was good for all concerned

There’s plenty for me to write about, I fancy doing a rather large piece on driving in Britain, and how put upon motorists are, so that will be the next large post, I think. There’s also the usual Government incompetence to comment on and anything else that just hacks me off

But, for the moment, I’d just like to wish you a Merry New Year

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It’s now in the hands of the insurers, as it’s a total loss

Whilst the first part of the grading went ok, I knackered my ankle by landing on it badly whilst doing some bag work. Needless to say, I was not a happy chap, as I will have to do the rest of the grading at some point in the future.

Which means I’ll have to keep fit, instead of gorging myself during the run up to Christmas. I actually bought a four-pack of Peeterman Artois (I’m not much of a drinker) to celebrate finishing the grading, so those will be left untouched until I do…

Meanwhile, I’m still coding up the site for a friend (and I may have a couple more to do), piddling about on the XBox enjoying Stranglehold and falling back in love with Guitar Hero, and generally staying on top of life. I am, obviously, spitting bullets that Gordon Brown sold us down the river in Lisbon, but I believe we are finally in for a change of Government at the next election – thank goodness.

New Year’s Eve was a bit busy, tidying the house, making trifle and cheesecake for the in-laws, finally sat down at 11.30pm with a bottle of bubbly to watch the countdown on Beeb 1, very enjoyable – anyone know how we can get tickets to Somerset House for next year?

 Not too many resolutions this year:

• Stop biting nails
• Settle debts
• Become more flexible in my training

Care to share your resolutions? Comment away, and a happy new year to you all