This is Iona and these pictures were taken on my birthday. It’s only been a month that we’ve been together but what a thoroughly jolly month it’s been…

I thought we should all give a big Livster.net salute out to Chesley Sullenberger. Partly because when the engines on his plane got massacered by birds he managed to fly the plane into the river Hudson thus saving 150 lives. But most because he is called Captain Chesley Sullenberger. Sir, we pay homage, you are a genius of the highest order. We salute you.

Indeed it has been fetid weather these last two days; near constant rain and strong winds. I have taken the opportunity to go for three hour walks on both days which have been more than acceptably enjoyable.
Tomorrow however, providing that it is dry, I shall be hanging myself up on the line.

As confusion surrounds the situation between the board and manager at the Newcastle, the message from the fans is clear. “Keegan goes boycoutt the club!!!

Jul, I see that your hanging out a lot with “Alex”. Is this the same guy who invited you to play football at Sesame Street?

Also, was showing our LTJ website to a pretty girl. Tears of laugher rolled down her cheek… when she was reading your “life story”. I think you’ve pulled. (Everyone else, I highly recommend re-reading Jul’s biography on LTJ)

A 56-year-old man from the Midwestern US state of Wisconsin has been arrested after shooting his lawn mower in his garden because it would not start.

Keith Walendowski was charged by police in Milwaukee with disorderly conduct and possession of a sawn-off shotgun.

Police officers said Mr Walendowski had told them: “It’s my lawn mower and my yard, so I can shoot it if I want.”

Police found the shotgun, a handgun and a stungun, as well as ammunition, when they detained Mr Walendowski in the basement of his house.

Witnesses told police that he appeared to have been drinking.

The lawn mower was found sitting outside Mr Walendowski’s house, which he shares with his mother, with the rubbish on Friday.

A local retailer said that Mr Walendowski might now have difficulty getting his lawn mower repaired.

“Anything not factory recommended would void the warranty,” said Dick Wagner, of Wagner’s Garden Mart in Milwaukee.