Since I started this blog almost four years ago, I have posted every month. Until last month - July 2009. To accentuate the radio silence effect, this blog was also completely offline for the latter two weeks of July 2009 (PHP/FastCGI configuration problem at Bluehost).

Just got back from three weeks in Australia visiting family and friends. Countries: 3 (England, Singapore, Australia) Cities: 7 (Singapore, Brisbane, Hamilton Island, Perth, Broome, Kununurra, Darwin) Red rock formations: Too many to mention Best airport: Singapore - free gadget recharging points and Internet access Worst airport: LHR T4 - building site, long queues, surly staff Wildlife: Kangaroos, wallabies, crocodiles, spiders and, err, terrifying budgerigars States: 3 (QLD, WA, NT) Flights: 11 Airlines: 2 (Quantas, JetStar) Miles: 26,341 Music: ‘These wooden ideas’ - Idlewild Newspapers: Zero

Last year, I found an ancient 56Kb dialup modem lurking in a cupboard. I fondly remembered the days of dangling the extension cable diagonally across the bedroom floor (which often tripped unsuspecting visitors up) and mentally replayed the connection tone. And now Virgin Media announce 50Mb for £28.

Exclusive - the Manchester City 2009-2010 Premiership winning lineup in full. Goalkeeper - Given Defence - Dunne, Richards Midfield - Barry, Ireland Attack - Tevez, Robinho, Adebayor, Santa Cruz, Wright-Phillips, Bellamy Anyone spot the deliberate mistake ?

Sorry but I just can’t help myself.