So what's all this then?

What will this Blog be? Well firstly it will be personal catharsis. Some great things have happened in my life (I'm sure I'll share a few) but I've had some real shit happen to me too and it's that that has prompted this blog. Alcohol has featured more or less throughout my life and, whilst I have thankfully not descended into alcoholism, it has been both boon and bane.

I intend to post short-ish (some initial ones may be slightly long and rambling) pieces on what alcohol has done in my life and how I'm now changing my life to be more of the person I've perhaps not quite been over the years. It will not be preachy, I don't do preachy and have a strong libertarian streak that prevents me from telling others how to live their lives, but I intend it to be as honest as my emotions will cope with.

As I said above, the primary aim is catharsis but I hope that if/when anyone reads this they might get to take something away from my ramblings too. To that end not only will comment always be switched on and unmoderated, I positively invite all comment of whatever nature. This mill will grind better the more grist is added. feel free to tell me when I'm talking bollocks, am becoming overly self indulgent or am just plain wrong. Do also feel free though to let me know if and when I might be getting it right.

A blog that just talks about me and alcohol would be a. depressing and b. effing dull so I intend to also post on subjects that interest me. These include but are/will not be limited to politics, Sport, Science, the Military and Music. Do feel free to comment on these posts too.

Let the journey begin!