as the dust settles on the London derby and Chelski's failure to beat Blackburn at home the football season really does seem to look a lot more hopeful than I might have imagined in the summer. Cambridge also came from behind to beat Crawley 2-1 at home and are fourth, just 3 points behind the leaders and still unbeaten. Now with PB contemplating retirement (from UN at least) I have until after Christmas to prepare my third year Ripper option. This means that excepting a few tasks at uni I can turn my attention to some much needed (and long put off) DIY. Going to make a start by painting the bedroom and visiting Ikea for some new shelving - this time I really would like to sort out our clutter