Don’t worry, there is no exotic initiation ceremony, no joining fee and you can only be thrown out if you flout the Care Bear™ Rules of commenting i.e. always be nice.

This blog is here by popular* demand. Make the most of it. All requests accepted.

Be warned, I write as I speak. Once I start, I rarely pause for breath.

I shall attempt to amuse, educate, learn, listen and hopefully help you discover the meaning of life. My ambitions are bold, my resolve is strong and my resilience proven.

Watch this space.

*  I think perhaps I had one request