We went to see Brokeback Mountain last night. With a bellyfull of chinese food we sat down to a film that, for Darren especially, we had very eagerly anticipated for the last six months. I was dreading it being mediocre but was stunned by its epic-ness. It's wonderful. Those two men were in the wrong place at the wrong time and they suffered substantially in the shadow of huge mountains and small towns. It's a grim story with a sharp lesson for everyone and I think you will all love it.

Last day of the year today. We're staying indoors tonight with a bucket of KFC and bottle of cava. We may even go to bed before midnight. I met Darren five years ago at a new years eve party. I talked him home with a 'Sex And The City' line - "you wouldn't want me to wake up alone on the first day of a new year would you?". It worked and since that night I've been as happy as anyone has a right to be.

Happy New Year to everyone who passes through here. May all your hopes and dreams be better realised than those two poor cowboys.