Being a good sport

The McEldowney House of Porter has been one of extreme disappointment since the last time we spoke. And of course it has everything to do with rugby and nothing to do with fashion or the business thereof.

First there was the little matter of that rugby game where those nasty French boys bled dry four million Kiwi hearts when they so ruthlessly disposed of our mighty All Blacks in the quarter final of the Rugby World Cup.

Then there was that miserable English uprising where every Pommy git I have ever known suddenly felt the need to get in touch en mass and remind me their team was still in contention (although I suspect this may not be the case by the time you read this).\

And finally there was that bizarre incident where our beloved winger Dougie Howlett joined his team-mates for post-match commiserations, accidentally racking up a bar tab of $31,000, vandalising two cars and rearranging his hotel room in the process.

So in keeping in the spirit of all things disheartening I am going to further disappoint both Scottish-extracted husband in training (SHIT) and Dog by making this the only time I make mention of them. Especially as I have news that is much more upbeat and decidedly more interesting.

At last Ragtrader has joined the digital revolution and launched online at ragtrader.com.au
To truly appreciate the significance of this statement you must first understand - or at least imagine - the blood, sweat and tears that have gone into Ragtrader Online's construction.

To ensure you are kept informed of the very best in up-to-the-minute news, views and opinions we have agreed to harass each and every one of our contacts and update Ragtrader Online with fresh news items every day. All of which you will be able to see - whether you are a paid subscriber or not.

We have also pledged the items you read on Ragtrader Online will not be replicated in Ragtrader 'the Magazine'. Such is our dedication to you we have even undertaken to do all the donkey work, enabling you to register for an online e-newsletter which we will then deliver straight to your inbox. All of which you can peruse at your leisure - for free.

But there is much more to Ragtrader Online than breaking news and free newsletters.

There is also an events section where users can upload your own events, boast about your awards, learn about others' events or herald your own showing times. For free.

Those of you savvy enough to subscribe to Ragtrader 'the Magazine', will also have unlimited access to the Ragtrader Online archives during which you can conduct key word searches on any story, feature or profile that has appeared in the magazine over the past four years.

As if this wasn't enough, those of you who have handed us your hard-earned dollars in exchange for a Ragtrader Fashion Directory will also be able to view this online. For free. And those of you who haven't, quite clearly won't.
But the best bit is for those of you looking for work, looking to change your work or considering trying another type of work Ragtrader Online boasts jobs galore which is of course provided to you free of charge.

So I urge you to take a look at our new baby and if you like it, let us know. If you don't, I would ask you to keep your opinions to yourself. A girl can take only so many disappointments.