So here we go..

I've actually no idea if anyone is going to read this or not, either way it's not really important. I think its going to be good for me.

A bit about me, I live with my wife and our menagerie of pets, more about them later, in the East Midlands, in case anyone does ever read this and is not familiar with the UK geography its a area roughly around 100 miles or so north of London. Probably the most famous city you'd recognise is Nottingham, Robin Hood and all that.

Today is Valentines day and more importantly well for me anyway is that it is 5 years since me and my wife had our first proper date. How romantic you may think....hmmmm..... we went to the Football/Soccer..In all fairness it was her idea. My now father in law and her had season tickets and she persuaded him to give his up so we could go. So what are we up to on this night, well she's at a slimming class and i'm here half watching some Richard Gere film where his love interest has a terminal illness..

For years I was single and hated Valentines for being single, my wife didn't want to make a big deal of it, she hates the commercialisation of the whole thing, so no meal out, no special dinner, no flowers, no chocolates, no cuddly toys.....Nothing.... I'm in a relationship with a woman who hates Valentines Day!