What the Cat's Dragged In - 1. The Get-go.

OK, so here's the thing.  There's a lot I need to get off my chest at present - and I'm loving sharing it all in a variety of forums, with a variety of people.  But I suspect there're some common themes emerging, and I thought I'd shake the whole shebang together in one spot, and see what drops out of the bottom. Mindless drivel? Entirely possible - but let's give it half a chance.