Talking of Mr Brown, he is off to Saudi Arabia soon to participate in a conference between oil producers and consumers.
He said the oil supply is tight now, and set to stay that way not just for the medium term but longer term. Also that the developed world will reduce demand by building 1000 new nuclear power plants.
Perhaps the penny has finally dropped.
Meanwhile in the pub yesterday we had an interesting discussion re cars. I said people will have to change their attitudes towards cars from being expensive flashy luxury goods to utilitarian working machines. I was surprised that our
Gruppenfuerher defended the Ferrari owner's right to play with his fabulous boy's toy. My riposte...24 hours too late

which I just thought of...would be how much fun would he have knowing so many people died to secure the petrol for him to waste?
But enough of the serious stuff...mrs S has just won the premium bonds!!!
We will blow all £50 on 1/2 tank of diesel.