well I never did like sportsmen.. have you noticed they always get more goes than anybody else when you go bowling, or playing skittles. they are too competitive for normal life. it follows that this is something they develop on the sports field, and it completely takes over when they are playing at a really high level.

I sometimes play scrabble with this bloke who is one of the best in England. He knows all these idiotic words with just consonants that no one EVER uses. However he let me win, last time I played with him. I bet you never get a footballer or cricketer who even lets his kids win.

Not too bad Ard, waiting to see a surgeon about the old ticker. depressing prospect - if he says he can help - its a day out with the bloke who demonstrates the JML cutter slicer grater on your innards.If he can't help, well the huffing and puffing will probably get worse. Still, no use in moaning about it. Its been a good summer.