Omigod - 2004 and looking at my blog, it appears I have neglected you!!!! I have been putting in entries into my lovely black leather bound journal with my favourite fountain pen. Anyway, welcome to 2004 and I look forward very much to the challenges that 2004 will bring. A new year and a new start (and all that rubbish) but I am determined to making things happen. First step is to lose the pounds I piled on from the christmas dinners! I cooked and ate well but my family didn't waste anything and that is good. Decided to volunteer and work through some of the christmas period as I wanted to get some more days leave during Easter and besides the christmas period was very quiet.

Just prior to christmas I watched Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and I found myself a bit deflated as it was well, just 'more of the same' as Two Towers. Maybe a second viewing is required. Most of my friends reckon a second view is much better so I might try another visit this week.

Weather is still dark and horrible here but I can take comfort in knowing that it will start getting lighter, earlier now. Makes getting up easier methinks.

Later!