You may be under the illusion that the purpose behind Dayorama has something to do with a relaxed “current affairs weblog” or something, commenting on anything from “fish bones to degree ceremonies, elections to bus journeys”. Well, you’re only partly correct. It also operates as a form of amazon-wish list. You know, the page where you put all the things you’d like, in the hope that someone will buy them for you when it is your birthday?

Why? Well, last week I grumbled that my Mother had read Dayorama from Croatia and found out about the fact that the house, their house, was rather messy in their absence. Grumble about my Mother reading Dayorama? Never again. A couple of days ago I mentioned Satellite Navigation systems for cars. I was thinking of buying one – if I could afford it – and came around to the idea of asking for one from my parents at Christmas. I’d never mentioned this to my parents, in fact the first they heard/thought of the idea was when they read about it on Dayorama. It just so happens they were thinking of buying me a start of work/well done in your exams present… and so today I received a TomTom 710. A wonderful surprise. Totally unexpected. And lovely. Thank you. However, thanks also to Dayorama.

Mum, Dad… I’d really like a top of the range Mercedes….

Do you think that’ll work? No, maybe not. Worth a try anyway!

*Edit: Darling OJ has just pointed out that when I start work I won't have any time and therefore will be unable to use the Sat Nav. He's just jealous right? On the other hand... perhaps he has a point. He's always bloody right. Damn! But at least I could use it if I had the chance... and the less I go out, the quicker I can save for the Merc...!