Apologies!!!

Hello All!

Sorry for the long gap in communications! This is due to a number of mitigating circumstances but chiefly due to the fact that my PC broke! It was a simple broken CPU fan, but then the guy in the repair shop accidentally "stabbed" the mother board with his screwdriver and then suddenly there were all sorts of problems - none of which he wanted to admit that he caused!!!!

After giving him a stern talking to and showing that we were not to be fobbed off, he replaced the motherboard at his expense and we all lived happily ever after. Unfortunately this meant I was sans PC for a while.

So did you miss me..........?

Much has happened this month. I have changed jobs (yes, as demeaning as it may be for the future ruler of the world to have a job, world domination requires funding - and we all have bills to pay after all!). The new job is much more agreeable than the last, which is kind of the reason for changing!

Sad news however - I was defeated by Chess Nemesis in a best of five chess match! I don't want to make excuses but suffice to say it was an impromptu match and I played far from my best (blunder after blunder after blunder), still credit where credit is due - he won. This shall not stand however, and a rematch is pending. The more I learn about chess the more I find there is to learn. I'm trying not to get carried away with it all, but I have since purchased several books on the subject. I think learning everything there is to know on the subject will take a lifetime, so I have to be reasonable and decide when I know enough to vanquish my Nemesis once and for all.

Besides, I can't dedicate my time entirely to the study of chess - I have a planet to take over.

So anyway, sorry again for leaving you so long. I promise I won't let it happen again. I'm back now so watch this space.

Pip pip!
The Mighty and Benevolent Chris

Happy Birthday To Me!!!!

Hello My Loyal Citizens,

Today, 8th July, is my birthday! It's okay, I know you didn't know so I didn't expect you to get me anything. But mark it in your diary for next year!

I have had a really nice time. Have been out all day with all my nearest and dearest and have received some fantastic presents. All in all a splendid day.

Incidentally - I am 32 now!!!

To mark the occasion, I thought I could give some birthday honours, but that might have to wait for next time as I am exhausted. It's been a long day.

Sorry it's a short one this time - but I just wanted to mark the occasion, and now you have got no excuses to miss my birthday next year!!!

Right, I'm off to bed.

Sweet dreams All,
The Mighty and Benevolent Chris