In which we return to our cast of characters

Simon, Martin, Thomas, Winston, Alex, Edward, Gordon – quite a few people have contributed to this blog.

Gordon is a bit of a snob, especially when it comes to grammar and word usage. He fancies himself a grammarian.
Martin's concerned about politics.
Alex is just a complainer – and a cynic.
Simon's a funny duck – a bit introspective.
Edward's opinionated and, in general, dissatisfied with everything.
Winston's got hostility issues.
Thomas is accident-prone.

And our humble, anonymous narrator . . . of him, the less said the better.