Ok folks, it’s been a while. Almost 2 weeks since I last blogged at length. Since returning from Portland life has been more than a little crazy, and it doesn’t show any sign of slowing down in the coming weeks. I’ve missed a Weekly Rewind, it had to happen eventually but number 33 was the one to get away. Technically that’s not accurate as I will number the next one 33, I’m not skipping a number but I’ve missed a week anyway. It seemed a bit pointless trying to do it now, 5 days late. So because I’m so pressed for time I’m going to use bullet points to get the information in. Are you ready? Go for you guns…

In no precise order, I have been:

• Recording, producing and releasing Linux Outlaws and Rathole Radio as normal.
• Writing an article on the proposed UK 3 strikes law for a Manchester paper. More on that when it’s released.
• Attending Liverpool LUG last night. Remember people, LivLUG and prosper!!!
• Organising OggCamp. The PA is sorted, car hire too. I also ordered a load of mugs for the event. It’s gonna rock.
• Panicking about my mum going into hospital for an operation. She’s home and recovering now.
• Interviewing Randal Schwartz for Linux Outlaws.
• Fighting the crush to get tickets for our little gang to attend LRL 2009.
• Recovering from jet lag, all done with that now. It’s sooo last week.
• Writing a new song, it’s been a long while but I think this one was worth the wait. I’ll record and release it when I can. I am prepared to reveal the lyrics contain the word “inextricably” which I’m ridiculously proud of.

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