I emigrated to the USA in June this year, as my wife and I decided our future lay on this side of the Atlantic. It’s been a wonderful transition for me personally as I’ve only ever lived in England - and let me just say, the contrast is vast, this is a fantastic country with a real sense of community, the lack of which in England could so easily explain many of the social problems being experienced there.

We’re currently living in Missoula, a mid-sized city in the state of Montana
- here’s a particularly nice photo from Flickr of the city and it’s impressive scenic surroundings:

Now that we’re settled, I intend to get back to blogging - so if anyone’s still reading, I’ll be back real soon.

To the greatest wife in all of existence (past, present and future) - Happy Birthday!

I just found out that England cricketer Monty Panesar went to Loughborough University at the same time I did and studied Computer Science. Not that I knew him or anything, but that was surprising.

First order of business today is to wish Chris a very happy birthday… they grow up so fast.

Secondly, today marks the start of a four-day weekend for those of us in the United Kingdom in honour of Easter. I am a huge fan of four-day weekends. More time with that awesome wife of mine, no early starts and hey, the weather is picking up too.

Happy Easter to those who celebrate it, happy long-weekend-off-work to those of you in Britain and happy Friday to anyone else not covered by the above.

With just a few hours left until the big day, I thought I’d wish anyone reading this a very Merry Christmas (or Happy Holidays as appropriate) - may Santa fill your living rooms with gifts as tall as the tree.

I like it when people provide online Christmas cards or something of that ilk, but sadly I’ve found myself pushed for time and so can’t deliver such a treat this year. Then again, after the offering I presented visitors to my area of the web during Christmas 2005, you can decide for yourselves if you’re missing out…

I’m off to enjoy the festive season with the best Jessica in the world, by our newly decorated tree:

For your yuletide audio requirements, why not check out the Christmas offerings from my friends Staffraen Hakon (a.k.a Oli) and Unstatuesque (who used to be called Dialect but generally answers to Daniel whenever I’ve seen him).

Eat, Drink (if you like that sort of thing) and be merry!