January was a quiet month, but then it always is. There's the excitement of Christmas and New year then its just a drag until the end of January.

Luckily we had a night in The Wheatley Arms in Ben Rhydding to look forward to and that kept me going. A great night it was too, dinner and a few drinks with friends, then on the Sunday a trawl round Saltaire, as is customary, and something to eat in Don't tell Titus. Altogether a good weekend.

The best part about this time of year is the difference between daylight hours at the beginning of the month and at the end, January 1st, 30 seconds of daylight, February 1st, 35 seconds of daylight, it makes such a difference! Its not much but it does make you feel your heading in the right direction...

Still very cold tho.

Last night we went to see Ruby Turner in Holmfirth, a great friend got us in for nowt and what a gig!

We've been to see her before and to be honest it was a bit mediocre, but this was brilliant, I think the venue before was too big but this was smaller and more intimate and it worked very well. I feel she's a friend now instead of just a performer.

Looking forward to seeing her again, might even pay next time!

Workwise its a case of same stuff different day, although with it being the beginning of the year its all about targets and marketing and bonus earnings. Almost makes you feel excited, almost.