Time for a weekend in Gladbeck Germany. Flew on Friday morning from Arlanda in to Dusseldorf via Riga, never used that route before and another airport I can put on my list of airport used. Friday evening I stayed in my room at Stadt-Hotel and just took it easy and read my book.

Saturday I had a 40 minute walk to the venue and were there 8.45 so plenty of time for warming up and preparing myself. I was not first at the venue which normally opens the door at 9 am, this time we were about 10 players. The draw was up after 12, cause they had a little delay and I had drawn Dave Ahmet in first round. Played steady and won with 6-0 and time to meet Gary Anderson for the first time. Continued to play solid darts, was 2-1 up missed double and Gary checked out 120. Then I missed at least 3 darts for 3-2 and of course Gary took his chance and another high checkout. So instead of being 4-1 up I was 3-2 down and unfortunately I lost the game with 6-2 but my scoring is good now I just have to remember that it is the doubles that wins the game..

Sunday I took a taxi instead of walking only because I was late. Got a prelim game against Kevin Munch and lost 6-2 I know what I'm going to practise this week and all other week from now on. Next stop Wigan.