I know you're down, I know you're blue, you broke his spell.

• Send in the poofters!

• Sound economic reasons to learn to spell. (Blood sample required.) "You go to a store called a bookstore, and you buy something called a dictionary." I'm not sure whether I look forward with interest or horror to the Irvine Welsh of txt spk.

• Even Netcraft is taking the piss out of SCO now.

redcountess is having birthday drinks this Tuesday, 3rd February, 6:30pm at the Princess Louise, Holborn. Two seconds from Holborn tube (though people show a remarkable ability not to be able to find the place the first time - call or text if you get lost). Come along.

Tomorrow, all being well, redcountess, arkady and I plan to finally see Hobbits III at the Camden Odeon.