I have finally returned, after what appears to be a three month break, to start scribbling garbage on these pages once again. Sorry!

So... what's new? Well, the last time I was writing here I was newly(ish) engaged, and now I am a proud member of the Society for the Appreciation of All Things Wedding Planning Related (SAATWPR). At least, I would be if the thing existed. If anyone is planning on setting it up, then please try to come up with a catchier acronym! I am officially an expert on caterers and photographers in the south Wales area. Go on, ask me anything.

I am also a very proud member of the Trying To Buy a House For The First Time Society (TBHFTFTS). This makes me, I guess, an expert on mortgages, surveys and valuation fees - but please, don't ask me anything about those. They suck.

It's looking like it will be a 'four weddings and a funeral' year for me in 2007. Sadly, my grandmother lost her battle with old age just over two weeks ago (and she really was battling - hanging in there fantastically, despite what must have been an obviously depressing quality of life for her). The funeral was very dignified and peaceful. On a happier note, I've really enjoyed touring the country and demolishing many a buffet dinner over the last few months. I particularly enjoyed the setting for Mel and Robin's wedding reception, munching roast beef while staring out over the Cotswolds. Could Saturday nights get any better than that?

Do you Blackle? I've only just come across this. It's a web search engine powered by Google, the key feature being that the screen is mostly black. The claim is that having a black screen in preference to a white one will actually save energy. I don't know exactly how credible the theory is, what the science behind it is, or how much energy gets saved, but I'm willing to give it a try. Every little helps.