So I bought a game console and to be precise a Sony PlayStation 4. I have bought a few in the past, but none were for me. I have children and grandchildren after all.

This one is an early (one month on the day) birthday present, but in my mid-sixties am I past it.

As it happens, I still could understand the setting up instructions and I had it running in no time at all. I am now also a member of the Sony community and I have downloaded my first games.

I did even win a race on Gran Turismo. It is a start but I need major training time before I enter a race against my family. They meet regularly on line and compete.

Now you know why I bought it and as Sony says, it is not only a gaming machine but an entertainment box.

Saturday June 1st:

I have reached level 17 and therefore unlocked the Circuit de