New Year

Electronic diarising is not for me. I like the old-fashioned tactile sort of diary that can live in my handbag at all times (in addition to my desk diary that lives....on my desk). This year's handbag model has been a red leatherette one; last year's was a pink and gold Oriental design; next year I've gone for purple suede.

I wandered into Haslemere at lunchtime to find much excitement due to the opening of its new branch of W H Smith. So I popped in and bought a few bits and pieces, including this diary. So now I'm all set for whatever 2013 has in store.

In other news, my team won the Pub Quiz last night! I excelled at the music round, even though I say so myself, but was of limited use otherwise - except for the nature round (during which I was asked if I had Tourette's when I forgot myself and called out 'tits!' - correctly, it turned out - in answer to one of the questions). Anyway, my team shared the takings and each left for home £7 richer.