soccer can be ok...

I've heard it said, from citizens of those very few countries in the world that don't think football = soccer, that soccer is boring.  Well, I challenge you to watch a traditional Manchester United - Manchester City derby in a crowded pub full of rabid fans with the score at 3 all into injury time when one team scores the deciding goal.  Wow.

Later, I went and watched the line dancing in Manchester's gay and lesbian quarter.  That was a) great and b) kind of funny when you remember that line dancing originated from America's ahem "country" (read redneck) regions.

Cellar renovations are proceeding a pace.  The team has expanded, and evenings in the local pub now sound like an episode of Home Improvement.