The gloomiest day of the year

That’s what the BBC told us about today.  And I must say that with driving rain and a chilly wind,  plus a number of work frustrations, I agree.  All set up for a conference call at 1 p.m. between me and two others, but the phone remained resolutely silent.  A newsletter I’ve been trying to publish for two weeks now remains incomplete for reasons beyond my control.  People aren’t returning my calls.

On the plus side, I’m going to my first-ever Rugby International at the Millennium Stadium in March to see Wales vs Ireland.  As a quarter Scot, who shall I support?  On the one hand there’s the gorgeous Ronan O’ Gara and the other the delectable James Hook.  What a tough call!  I’m very excited.  Equally on the plus side I’m hosting a Burns Night Supper on Saturday.  Better dig out the Burns anthology.