That was the year that was

.... and goodbye! over and out! don't let the door... etc., etc.
Change. Sometimes it takes a severe shock to make change, sometimes it is the final gasp of a beast of burden that spills the load on the road. The mule that didn't notice the incremental addition to its back finally buckled at the knees and said enough.
So we find we have a great pile in the middle of the track, and we have to pick it all up and start again. Yes we can changes to now we must, but I know we can make it.. ( I hear a song coming on).
Yes there are big changes that will be happening both at home and abroad. Lets hope that they will be intelligent, benevolent and forward looking for all on the planet. Because thats the only way we will be able to dig our way out of this mess.