As readers of this blog might realise, I have been assisted technically in getting it going by Dennis Howlett of AccmanPro, assistance for which I was very grateful as I get to know this medium and the technology it uses. I'm also an admirer of Dennis' blog, and we share views on some issues.

So it was good to finally meet Dennis at the Accountancy Age Awards last night. By coincidence, at an event 1.200 people attended we arrived at the door at the same moment. And, it was good to see Goodman Jones, who Dennis has been advising on a professional basis on these issues win an award for their use of the internet. It's time more firms jumped in on the act.

Thanks too to my hosts for the night, ICC. We're looking at interesting projects for the future.

The down side of the evening? William Hague's insincerity abut the achievements of the accountancy profession. And Dave Hartnett of the Revenue not receiving personality of the year award. Who has heard of the senior partner of BDO who got it? Did they put out a three line whip to ensure he won? I read a lot of accounting press material, and still can't recall his name. It's a funny world.