My head will remain unshaved. I can't even afford a haircut. I know that some of you less hirsute are just jealous of my flowing locks.

Yes we're all looking forward to a weekend-and-a-bit of Guinness-fuelled mayhem. It was very forward-looking of Maggie to arrange to be born round about this time of the year.

I'm sure that I'll pop over from stately Ward Mansion on Monday to see the lads, in the hope that I can find Pete Scissorhands with a whisky near him. I doubt I'll be staying all night though. I'm not as young (or daft) as I used to be. Besides, I've no wish to set up as an unpaid guitar tech again!

We're hoping for a good attendance for the Fragrant One's birthday bash. If anybody needs any further information, please get in touch.

Roger - I don't think there are any blended Irish malts. But if you know any different, I'd be delighted to give you my opinion in a taste test.