I've decided to take a break from the glorious sunshine, let my skin cool down from tanning, and put keys to keyboard to type out this blog.

Hey everyone,how we doing? Yes, I had my moment of madness and went ahead, buying GTAIV. So far, I am pleasantly surprised, despite being basically more of the same, it seems somewhat less gratitous and more driven by story... empathising with your main character helps you to enjoy a game more, I believe. Still a bit unsure on the handling of the cars, but getting used to it, though I have noticed the combat is muchos improved with cover being available in most situations ( this itself being slightly dodgy sometimes, but a minor point).

But I havent touched my XBox recently, indulging myself in a passion that I dont find the time to do until a couple of days ago... and thats reading. Oh yes, I love to read, I have many books, mostly by Clive Cussler, but the one I am reading at the mo is Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton. A fabulous book, in many many ways much more superior to the film, and enjoying every re-read minute of it :D

Not long till the big show.... :S. Getting kinda nervous. Heres a link to some pics if your interested
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=34350&id=622666332

Off to cook grub, get washed up and go to rehersals! Till then, take care all

Dean :D