So it begins.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/nov/25/south-korea-strengthen-troops-islands 

I open my blog account on the day that is:

One month from Xmas day;

The first day of first test between England and Australia for "The Ashes" 2010/11;

and on a day when many of us may be wondering if North Korea and South Korea will begin turning each others major cities to ashes.