Happy New Year everyone but don't shout too loud please. It's times like these you regret ever saying the word 'cocktails' the night before. Haven't been downstairs yet to survey the damage. Your night sounded even better George. My new years resolutions are to grow my hair long and see the Undertones as many times as possible. Same as last year really and I'm bound to fail on the first one again. Might just go blonde instead - test a certain theory out! What's everyone elses? (apart from my second one which must be everyones favourite).

I'd like to know where you heard that Manchester Man.If it's true that would be a great start to the New Year.

Happy New Year everyone. I've had a very enjoyable break from work but nothing quite as good as Dublin. Bit too much mulled wine to go with the odd Guinness over the over the last couple of days so still a little fragile. Not too good a Christmas for the 'West Brom of the Premier league' (not sure I liked that comparison Cliff but 4th would be very good for me this year...). I got a plastic lobster in yesterday's cracker so that must be a good sign to start the year....

HNY to all - thought I'd start on a positive note (Back to work tomorrow) and round up all the info we have on the new songs so who knows what then ...

News page looking good CMos. Must get round to developing my Dublin photos, hopefully they will come out! Managed to take about 6 before miserable bouncer told me 'no photos' Why ever not is what I want to know. I'll scan the set list for Dublin and email it to you.

Any news on the Ocean gig? Is it cancelled, postponed (and if so till when) and is my ticket returnable / valid for the new date? Lindsay, saw the tape last night and could see Cliff and C.R. BUT NOT ME! Who else did you say you saw? It was fantastic dancing the night away to the tape, although a bit restrained because of my rib. Well, I couldn't get a babysitter either and what better way to see the new year in. Thanks again Lindsay. New years resolution (or hope) is for my rib to get better (and to get fitter) before the next gig so I can carry on as normal. Got my mobile back today from Dublin airport lost property office. Excellent service during the holiday period and I won't have to tell my boss now. Lindsay, wern't you going to do a review as well!!!!!!

Finished my film off as well Jackie. Should have a few classics of the trip. I'm not sure how to send these things but I will sort it out nearer the time.

Happy new year everyone. The headaches just about gone - disappeared as I got to the Hawthorns for the 4-0 drubbing of Stockport. That's 2 games in a row for me Cliff - did you get there ? I went to get tickets for todays game the Saturday before Christmas and walked in to the ticket office when someone asked me if I wanted free tickets for that days game !

No lee, to my shame I didn't.The crowd I go with wanted to leave Southend at 9am and I didn't go to bed until 3am.Thought we'd win today though, in truth Stockport are crap.Sunderland away Saturday(12.30 KO George), I think we'll get stuffed 3-0.