And so it begins...

It's 10 passed midnight on a Tuesday and it's now that I decide to start blogging. I'm sitting in Solihull in-between a second trip to Bahrain to finish off what I started - camel hunting. A decent dromedary can cost you in excess of $8,000 but don't forget to check the teeth.

I'm having a bit of trouble sitting at the moment due to a slight shunt in the last kart race. It sounds worse than it is. It wasn't a massive crash into the tyres that's causing my pain but the fact that I'm slowly sliding into obesity and my back was unable to take the weight of the kart as I dragged it back on to the track. If anyone has had any problems with their backs they will know what an integral part the back plays when attempting to apply a sock to a foot, or even pulling up pants. Without the full compliance of the back these simple tasks can be a trial - and not something you wish to call on the family to assist with. I'm sure some rest and pain-killers will fix it in time.

It's the start of September and the snow will soon be falling on the Alps. At the moment the plan is, after returning from Bahrain, to find and arrange some accommodation in the 3 valleys. From there, the start of a magazine for seasonnaires should secure another season in the snow for me. I just need to iron out a few details, mostly financial, to make sure I can commit to another entire season. Even if the magazine isn't the answer I'm determined to find a way to 'do' another season - preferably with out too much work.

I'm going to be back in London for a few days at the end of the week, mainly to sort out the winter season but also to catch up with a few of you guys - and for a few beers. It seems like ages since I've been in the West End and my last planned trip was spoilt by ruddy, bloody terrorists. Back willing, I'll be propping up the bar in Jerusalem before you know it.

I know this has been the most interesting post and I'm sure I'll lose interest in keeping it up after a while, but I thought it would be a good idea to keep in touch with everyone while I'm away. I'm new to this blogging malarky, so just bear with me and I'm sure this will take some shape and evolve into something interesting in the future. And as you all know, I like it if it's interesting...

Peace out.

5 Things I Like (at the moment)
1. Reisen Chocolate Chews - They taste exactly like you imagine they should.
2. The Killers - Tune after tune after tune...
3. Tea - I miss it when I'm abroad.
4. Rain - It's nice and wet.
5. Flat surfaces - To ease the pain.