Updates

So it has been a while since my last blog, and lots of things have happened, for me, and in sport. This will be a round up of those events, both good, and bad.

So I guess the best thing to do, is just go through things, me first, then sport.

Ok, so since my last blog, I have completed all my lessons I needed to be able to be confirmed, and become part of the Roman Catholic family. The minor downside(ish,there is a new bonus), is that I was hoping to be able to tell Chiara I have been confirmed. Alas that plan hasn't worked, as my parents went out of their way to find a protestant church in France, and I was christened there. I found this abot of a suprise, and a little frustrating in truth, I know they are not religious, but surely there is no reason to close that same door on your children. Leave it ajar for them, and let them choose, so Christen them in a catholic church(esp when in a catholic country), and if they choose to take it up fine,if not, fine. The plus side, after my angel takes some serious weight lifting lessons, she has to now(as she agreed to do it),she has to hold me over the font for my baptism, and then I get confirmed.

What else, well we have been together again. We spent a fun weekend in Italy, first in Gadaland for a day, then a Sunday in Cremona. A great match played by the mighty USC Creomonese, where they beat top of the table(and until then a team with a 100% record) Pro Patria. This they one 3-1, even after an unjust sending off. Then we went to beautiful Barcelona. A city I have visited before, and loved, and still do. Every you look there is beauty, the buildings are great, the views are great, and the women too(please don't kill me honey), and of course if there wasn't something beautiful to look at, I just had to look at my angel! We spent 5 great days here, walking in the sea almost every day. Visiting the zoo, aquarium, various parks, and Gaudi buildings. We also went to say goodbye, and good ruidance to the Montjuic, and watched Espanyol play Villareal(0-0). Next time we visit Barca(and there will be a next time), they will be in a new, much better home. The whole of my time with my angel was perfect, 13 days of bliss.

Other things, well I might have fractured a rib, in a perfect example of what trouble male stubboness can do to you. I will not amuse you all with the stupid details of my accident(but you can ask,and I will tell you),but the ingredients were stubborn man,a pumpkin,and a cage. Not much else has happened to me in truth, just starting to think of Christmas ideas(and budgeting), and starting to get my house ready more and more for its new arrivals.

So now sport, hmmmmm. Ok, start with the good. Seba Loeb won yet another WRC title, now becoming the most succesful driver by miles. The most titles won, the most rally wins, the most rally wins in a season,etc etc. He is a true great, and yet keeps his modesty. The only bad thing in WRC this year was after a long wait for a good drive,poor old Gigi Galli had a big crash which took him out for the 2nd half of the season. But he will be back next year. Moto Gp, Vale won of course, and set a new record for most points in 1 season. Calcio...... rather than go through each team, I will just review Italy so far. Milan are doing ok, not playing great, but getting wins, but could become a circus soon, with the arrival of a certain Mr. Beckham. Why we are doing this is a mystery to me, but we have nothing to lose I guess. Adidas are paying all his wages, so all we get is a quality(if old and not matchfit)player,who if we milk it, will earn us lots of money, and score/create a goal or 2. Modena are the reverse, since the begining of the year, we have new owners, a new manager, have had our dressing room exorcised, and sit where in the league? BOTTOM. Finally the already mentioned Cremo, well all I can say is, they are just Cremo. Beat teams we shouldn't, and lose the teams we shouldn't, so mid table.

As I said the were downs too in sport. On the same day Loeb won his title, poor old Felipe Massa didn't win. In an amazing GP in Brasil(his homeland). He did everything he could in the race, led from start to finish. On the 2nd from last lap, Hamilton went wide, and Vettel took 5th place, giving the title to Massa(since he won more races). As he crossed the line, this was still the case. Sadly for him ,I guess Ferrari told him too, but on the last corner, it all went wrong. And via some evil twist of fate, not skill, Hamilton regained 5th, and won the title. I felt to sorry for him.

So thats it? Well almost, but the there was more big thing, someone I felt so happy for, and so proud of. One of my best friends had his 1st ever gravel rally event. It was a wet(and I mean very wet),windy day. Not ideal for your first experience. When I say 1st I do mean 1st, it was even his 1st time on gravel tyres. So about 65 cars started the day, including a Loris Capirossi(who I got to meet after), and at the end, only 25 finished. Yes, it was 25th of this 25, but Jamie, unlike 2/3rds of the field finished. I was so happy for him, so proud. And that is why I left it til last on here. yes it was the most ecent(just last week), but also it will be the bit you rememeber the most.

WELL DONE JAMIE!