Storm in the Sound of Jura; Mainland Cut Off

Digital Detox is grand even when, as this New Year, it’s partly unplanned. Back today from an extended break on the Isle of Jura which, like much of Britain, has been lashed by gales. Unlike most of Britain, however, this has meant a) no ferries running and b) not much in the way of internet access (thanks to said storms). There are worse places to be marooned even if, like George Orwell, we ran dangerously low on tobacco…

Still, good to be back and all that. I trust you all had a splendid Christmas and an even finer New Year.

Normal posting to resume forthwith. Meanwhile here, somewhat belatedly are the answers to this year’s Christmas Quiz. I hope you had some fun with it. I know some people (or teams of people) got all the answers correct.

1. How are hostages plus steps the answer to everything? Because 3+39=42. John Buchan wrote novels titles “The Three Hostages and “The 39 Steps” and according to “The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy” 42 is the answer to life, the universe and everything.