I quite like the name Adam. Obviously I've had a while to get used to it now, but even so - it's alright. There are some names I don't like, but I don't wish to offend anyone so I will leave you guessing.

There is however one problem with my name. It's right at the beginning of the alphabet, only beaten by the likes of Aaron and Abbie. Unfortunately it seems nobody I know knows an Aaron.

Why is this a problem? I seem to be the first person in everyones contact list or phone book. I'm the top of the tree, numero uno. This means I get lots of phone calls from peoples pockets. You've forgotten to lock your phone, and its automatically calling people, and you know nothing about it.

It's happened twice today; once on my mobile, and once on the landline. Five minutes of background noise and conversations before the answer phone hangs up - It's as bored as I am.

Because I am a victim of this issue, I keep a contact called AAA with a fake number in my phone. I urge you to do the same. Especially if you've got my number!

I've been really slack. I know it, and I'm sorry.

I have been very busy though the last few months. Back in August I ended up working back stage at the Leeds Festival. I worked in a team of people doing everything from filling fridges with beer and delivering tables, to driving headline acts to and around site. It's really very odd to be booed by 40,000 Bloc Party fans. It was a very hard but enjoyable (in the main) ten days.

The Ilkley Literature festival has once again been and gone. Highlights include Jo Brand, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Vic Reeves. Like the Leeds festival, it was a very busy few weeks, but lots of fun.

A few pictures from both events can be found in the galleries.

Finally, I've ended up with a new motorbike and car in the last three weeks. I'm now a proud owner of a BMW F650GS and a Skoda Fabia 1.9TDI Sport. And no, there is nothing wrong with owning a BMW.

Continuing the tradition of having little to say, I've not got much to comment on at the moment. I have however got a couple of new galleries to show you.

Congratulations to Simon and Vic who tied the knot yesterday. There is about two dozen pictures from the evening do. Worth a look if you know the happy couple, or you are that happy couple!

I also added a gallery from Glastonbury a couple of weeks ago, but neglected to mention it. This years festival was possibly the best festival I have ever been too. Rolf is God - Trust me.

Click the gallery link at the top, and have a little look.

I know I have completely missed the boat on this one. But as I was so pleased with the first in the series, I must mention the new advertising genius which is the Cadbury Eyebrows. I was disappointed with the silly airport vehicles one, but this advert is completely back on track.

Well I have had an exciting few weeks. So after about 6 months there is something worth mentioning.

Firstly I have placed a new section in the gallery for pictures from 'The Pointy Field Faust Festival'. This is a great little festival a stones throw from Bournemouth run by a friend of a friend. It's a beautiful setting and has the best crew I have come across. Many thanks to Arthur (and the rest of the team) for organising a great event. It also holds the record for the most civilised toilet in outdoor festival history!

Shortly afterwards I took a trip up north to Newcastle to have a bash at Aqua Zorbing. This was the silliest thing I have done in a while. It's not scary, just wet, cold and silly. This was a wedding present for Richard and Sarah, bought by Ness and Rossi, I just came along for the ride! Again, a few pictures are in the gallery. There should have been more, but my batteries ran out.

Also just a mention for the fantastic Leeds Rhinos who were victorious in this years Super League Grand Final against Saint Helens. Defence seemed to be the key in wet conditions, and the Rhinos deserved the trophy. Final Score 24-16. History is made.

Finally, I'm involved once again in the Ilkley Literature Festival. Current highlights are Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Simon Simon Hoggart. But my favourite so far is the legendary Rick Wakeman who is the nicest guy you could ever wish to meet. Best of luck with Celebrity Mastermind Rick!

I have owned the domain AdamWelch.Co.Uk since 2002, and once it became available I bought AdamWelch.Com in 2004. Unfortunately over the last year or so, I have been getting increasing amounts of email clearly meant for other Adam Welch's. I have been offered a job as a fine art packer, and gallery curator. Asked to photograph someone's wedding. Thanked for attending a democrat rally in Jefferson County. But most recently if I wouldn't mind moving dorm rooms so that two friends can bunk up together.

Now I understand that people sometimes get address' wrong, and so I answer their email in a polite and helpful way (and with a bit of luck, some wit too). Unfortunately, these people never seem to reply back. Just a little 'sorry' or 'thanks for letting' me know would be nice.

Adam of AdamWelch.Net did get back to me when my email address was used on a website he was trying to drum up some business on. However when I contacted him again, commenting on his email, the correspondence halted.

Perhaps I should start messing with these people, take their job offers, swap their rooms and perhaps even vote on their behalf, it might be more fun!

I spent the weekend in the wilderness learning to survive with just a knife and a tarpaulin. My mate Richard is getting wed, and rather than a boozy night in Blackpool he wanted to spend the last weekend in February in a wood.

Mike our guide asked us to meet near a canal, and walk to the wood where we found a basic camp, with parachute shelters and three men who looked what they were doing. Over the weekend we learned how to use a sheath knife correctly, clean water from a stream, build a basha shelter and make fire from a spark. We ate squirrel too!

I really enjoyed myself, and nearly everyone else did too. Some just aren't up to the harsh outside Bear Grylls type lifestyle like me!

Anyone who fancies doing the same sort of thing could do a lot worse than contact Mike from BushTruck, but don't let the Web 0.5 site put you off.

Pictures of our adventures can be found in the galleries.

I never wake up once I have got to sleep, The only thing to stir me is the radio alarm I have had for about 15 years.

However, last night at about one, I awoke. The bed was shaking and so was I. After about ten seconds the shaking stopped, I turn over and almost instantly went back to sleep. If no one had mentioned it, I would have thought it was a dream.

The radio got me up this morning, and after a moment on Mika or something, the news said there had been an earth quake. I was quite excited to find out I hadn't missed this one (anyone else noticed they always seem to happen at night in this country?). This excitement however was instantly replaced with fear that my house or property had been damaged. Which in turn was replaced with hope that no one is seriously hurt. Luckily it seems there were very few injuries.

Watching peoples reactions on Youtube has been keeping me amused today... I haven't decided which is my favourite, it's either;
"...that's global warming for you." Be warned though, the young mancunian likes to swear.
or;
"Look after your selves, and remember, in an earthquake don't get hit on the head by a wooden seagull"