This is my first attempt at writing with my latest toy, the ipaq. Why do I have an ipaq? Well, the story probably goes back as far as the month I met my girlfriend. I had decided to lose weight and so I bought a bike. Then an mp3 player. Then I started a long distance relationship, which added to my already ridiculous mileage, and changed my perspective on spending money. Then my girlfriend admitted that she hated my car, which was getting so worn out it needed replacing... Then it was broken into, the mp3 player was stolen and I decided that I wanted a good driving experience to and from gigs.

Following?

So, I bought a car. Not the car I set out to, and costing more than I really wanted to spend. As a consolation prize, I reckoned I may as well spoil myself with a satellite navigation system, which led me to buy the wee palmtop computer that I am using.

Thursday, I bought the palmtop. Friday, the car. Saturday I had two gigs and so rested. Sunday, I bought a new car stereo and some CDs. Monday, after the insurers told me I was getting cash, rather than a new mp3 player, I bought an mp3 player with knobs on... Which means I should probably use my bike more, and save money on petrol.