Never mind cricket ...........

I have just been gripped by 3 days of the Ryder Cup golf.  I came across it by accident whilst channel-flipping on Saturday, I watched one shot and was totally hooked!   In a year I usually watch the British Open because it was a family tradition - we always seemed to be watching it whilst packing to go on holiday so it became symbolic.  I have never watched match-play golf but I found it absolutely riveting.  I can't wait for the next one in 2 years time - 2 years!  O well I suppose there's always the Ashes.




Not quite so riveting is the Tory Party conference. In fact I can hardly find anything to comment on.   I suppose the headline grabbing family allowance thing could potentially stir up the dust.  But, as in all party conference announcements, it is just that - an announcement.  There are so many anomalies and uncertainties about it as policy and they will have to be ironed out.  I wait with baited breath to see what today has brought. 

I have mixed views about the issue.  The arguments for and against a universal benefit such as this are many and both have strengths and weaknesses.  My personal feelings are that I remember how, as a mum, I relied so much on my family allowance  to provide ready cash to give the kids  pocket money or to save for Christmas.  I'm sure there are many mums in relatively high earning families who can relate to that.    I have no doubt that this topic will come up again.


I am sitting on my terrace writing this, the sun is just beginning to go down.   It has been a glorious October day, sunny and 23 degrees - this is what we live here for.