Of course, the day job can't be neglected. Whilst most of you were getting loved up yesterday, I had to attend Spudfest 2008 (or to give it it's correct title, the National Potato Conference)

Now, we know there's been many a 'hot' potato passed around the Dail over the year, but surely not one quite as dashing as yours truly?

Here I am with the Minister of State for Agriculture, Trevor Sargent at the National Potato Conference, who I must say turned out to be quite the (left)wing man, as you can see.

And yes, they were throwing the bouquets at me!!