Cometh the hour cometh the man

Even in our little backwater there has been some excitment about the US getting a new President. Most people you speak to are happy and relieved to see the new President take office. We watched on CNN, courtesy of a 5 euro satellite receiver bought at a boot sale, regular readers will know we do not bother with UK TV. It was very moving to see the American people welcome this change. I thought President Obamas speech was quite uplifting. I particularly liked the line "we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist" lets hope the thought takes hold.

The President for another year

It was the AGM last night for our community, i was re elected president for the year 2008/2009, i must have done a good job last year! our administrator gave us a rundown of the community accounts which although we have a number of non payers, is still in the black. He also gave us information on the procedure that is going to be followed to get the community fees from the non paying members of the community. Quotations for a spanish digital freeview satellite system are going to be obtained, this option should give the community some English freeview channels. Apparently the analogue television system in Spain will be completely finished by 2010.