Madeleine

So Police now suspect that Kate McCann is involved in the death of their daughter Madeleine. Interestingly enough we were out for a family meal on Saturday and my Dad suggested that he smelt something fishy about the whole thing; he even went as far as pointing the finger at the parents. We all looked at him as if he had just jumped on a new born puppy's head - how could the parents possibly be involved? After the huge outpouring of support and sympathy from the public across the world, how could they possibly have been involved in her 'murder'?

Something is rotten in Denmark and its not the contents of Prince Hamlet's lunchbox.

Pavarotti

My memories of World Cup '90? Gazza crying, losing on penalties to Germany, Toto Scillachi, Roger Milla and running battles with the Italian Caribrinari ... oh yeah and some big fat guy wandering round Milan in a big shirt singing 'Nessum Dorma'.

Just heard that our large Italian friend has lost his battle with cancer. Not really a fan of opera but give the guy credit for bringing it to the huddled masses on the back of the World Cup.

If only World Cups were as entertaining and memorable as they were back then. Looks like England will not even make the next Euro Championships.

Trawlermen

The excellent 'Trawlermen' returned on BBC1 last night. It was a 'best of' the recent exploits of the Scottish fishermen but nevertheless it is a very entertaining programme.

Sometimes I complain about the long hours and intensiveness of my own job but it is nothing compared the job these guys do. As I sat in my 5 star hotel, lying on my king size bed watching them, I realised things really aren't that tough and dealing with the odd difficult customer is nothing compared to wrestling with the treacherous North sea on regular basis.

Looking forward to a new series soon. Keep up the good work chaps.