Happy New Year

I know it’s a bit late but Happy New Year everyone. I’ve not updated my blog or even tweeted over Christmas as I had bad flu resulting in a chest infection. It wasn’t pretty but I’m feeling much better now. I’m not 100% yet as I still get tired quickly and the cough is still hanging around.

So 2010 is over with and it wasn’t a bad year until Oct/Nov when we were told the team I was on at work was being disbanded and redundancy offered. It was a real kick in the bollocks as it was just before Christmas. I’ve managed to get another job on a different team and will look at 2011 as a fresh challenge.

I went to quite a few gigs in 2010. Blondie, Manic Street Preachers, Madness and Paul Weller were all great but Gorillaz were truly outstanding. I’ve already booked tickets for a few gigs this year including Primal Scream, Roger Waters and The Specials.

2010 was also a general election year and it was a historic one resulting in Britain being governed by a coalition. What a shame that the coalition have introduced such regressive polices rather than progressive ones.

It was a disappointing year in football. The World Cup was crap and a disaster for England. The England 2018 World Cup bid failed miserably after those corrupt bastards at Fifa handed the tournament to Russia. On a more positive note Bolton Wanderers have been transformed from being boring long ball losers under Gary Megson to a team playing attractive winning football under Owen Coyle.

So what will 2011 bring?

I’m planning on a nice holiday in May. I’m hoping to go on the Euro Star to Paris, then the night train to Madrid and then the fast train to Malaga. From Malaga I get the bus to Nerja and spend a few days with my Dad.

There is going to be a referendum on electoral reform in May and I would love to see us introduce AV as a first step towards proportional representation.

The year is also going to bring financial strife for a great many people. The government cuts to our public services will result in many jobs being lost. The rise in VAT, fuel costs and food prices will mean increasing inflationary pressures which could result in higher interest rates. It’s going to be a tough year.

Also in 2011 I would like to meet a beautiful, intelligent and rich young woman who wants to marry a balding overweight 35 year old from Bolton. (I can’t say I’m holding my breath on that one)

Have a great 2011 everyone. I hope it brings you love, prosperity, health and happiness.