Drove up to Stevenage to see AJ and folks and it was a really pleasant afternoon. I got there for about 2.30pm and stayed there until about 7pm or thereabouts.

I watched "Strictly Ballroom" and read Jamie a Thomas the Tank Engine story (with voices) because he wouldn't go to bed. AJ liked his Christmas presents (box set of Bagpuss, Clangers, and Ivor) despite them being a month and a bit late. Ah well.

I'd hoped to get to see Philip on my way home but unfortunately he wasn't in when I called. Instead, I diverted via Reading where I drank at the Granby until about 1.30am before heading home.

Had a fab night there chatting with a guy whose name I've forgotten (I'm so shit with names) who was deaf - so the entire conversation took place on paper. I've not written for ages - I must've looked so inept with my scrawly scrawl. Anyway. The Granby was incredibly busy indeed and heaving, so we spent msot of our time upstairs avoiding the people and being evil about scrawny chicken. He looked like Billy from Neighbours. Very nice bloke indeed.

I'm still listening to girls@play all the time. Fab!

Callum has slept with bunny boiling Daran from Dublin! I couldn't believe it when he told me. Tried calling Dave to tell him but couldn't get hold of him. What a small world it is. Pointed out to C that he was a munter and a total nutter so he shouldn't go there again. I'm too honest, sometimes.