Well, not for a number of other people. For me it’s been fine.

Sad surprises all round at the tragic deaths of Anita Roddick and Colin McRae – two people who will be missed great deal in their respective spheres. Also not a great time for Gerry and Kate McCann either.

On the other hand, and less depressingly (for me) – I’ve been working on some new projects – Sister One is back from the USA and I met up with Ross, then another Ross and Gareth in Birmingham today – all of which has made it felt like my weekend extended a little longer than usual.

I’m getting frustrated by the Aquaspa 3000 that is the driver’s footwell in my Polo. Yesterday I was wearing sandals and on every corner and at every brake-stop my right foot was experiencing a dousing. On the other hand the highly anticipated announcement of the UK iPhone is due tomorrow morning, so there’s a silver lining to every car related puddle.