WELL, here we are — my last ever column.

What’s left to say?

Not much except for goodbye, I suppose.

I’ve had a great time writing about everything from politics and the economy to the perils of spray tanning and growing up as one of three sisters.

It’s fair to say that my views have been received with some mixed responses over the years.

One that stands out is my ill-advised rant about owning dangerous dogs a couple of years ago which put me in the bad books of dog owners everywhere - and even resulted in an internet death threat!

But mostly people have got into the spirit of it and had a bit of banter back.

So thanks to everyone who has read this column, and those who have taken the time to comment on the website.

Even when the comments were less than complimentary, they were always appreciated - especially by my mates who particularly enjoyed Mike Costa’s acerbic musings on my writing style!

Seeing that I’m never likely to win an Oscar, I’d better do my thank-yous now.

Thanks to the loyal internet readers — Nostradamus, Parly, my Auntie Chris, and Jean in Melton Mowbray.

Thanks to Andy for proof-reading and checking that I’m not the only one who gets annoyed by self-scanning at the supermarket and eight-year-olds having mobile phones.

And thanks to you for reading. So long.