As I write, there are just over four hours until 2014. God, that date sounds like something from a science fiction novel. Anyway, I wish all of you a Happy New Year and my continued thanks for looking in to this silly little place. I'm glad that we survived a slight hiccup earlier in the year and that a lot of old faces have been popping in again. It means a lot to me. Recently, I found out that an old friend had contributed the money required to keep this site going and I thank him for that. I had promised to cover any costs but the fact that he stepped in, without letting me know, is a testament to the fondness that many of us have for this place. And I'm not just talking about the "veterans"---there have been some very welcome new arrivals in the last few years who keep the site going with some gloriously daft contributions. Long may it continue.
2013 was a mixed year for me. In May, I stuck ten pounds each way on a horse called Tartan Snow and it romped home at 100-1. I also felt unwell for months on end which resulted in the joys of a colonoscopy. There's nothing like a camera up the arse to sort out your priorities in life. Thankfully, nothing too sinister was found and I now appear to be in fine health but, like any rational person, I had irrational fears. I can now proudly announce that my colon, bowels and intestines seem to be hunky dory. Of course, throughout all this, I continued to write hilarious strips on a daily basis. Talk about professional and yet, once again, I failed to make the Queen's Honours List.
Okay, guys, I wish you all the best year you can possibly have.
Happy New Year (add on seven hours for Queen Diane of Alberta)!
