It's not all free lunches

Gez Smith clarifies his points on free food people don’t just ply you with food, they try to drown you with leaflets as well. The BBC seem to be rubbing it in with their captions, on Gez's diary it says "He parties, so you don’t have to." He also observes, "Why are journalists always so interested in the bar?" It's one of those eternal questions isn't it.

Gez, along with Vivienne Raper prove me wrong about the Orange Book, as they mention it, if only in passing. I still think the writers and the media are overplaying the importance.

Vivienne goes on to show that there are fringes and training sessions on practical subjects, including one on stress management, which must unfortunately be a key skill for anyone these days, let alone those involved in politics.

Conference ends today with a speech from Charles Kennedy today, and then people will be making their way home. I’m sure I'll hear all about what went on later on.

Possibly on Saturday. I have decided to visit Hartlepool at the weekend. Won’t be staying over for a couple of reasons, firstly the Explorers are entering the Six Dales on Sunday, and secondly due to the proximity of the Great North Run and by-election day all the hotel rooms are likely to be booked up. Needless to say, if any local readers want a lift...

Speaking of Hartlepool, Comical Tommy has a new entry.