Well, three quarters of our regular predictions panel are off up to Edinburgh on Friday for the Challenge Cup Final. It promises to be an indulgent weekend of Rugby Leagueness- and this year it even gives us a team to cheer for. That not being Wigan of course! If any of our regular readers/visitors are going up and you fancy joining us for a drinky and a laugh at Oldham fans on the bus, if you've got Jim's mobile number, he'll be happy to hear from you. And if you haven't, somebody you know probably has it.

Whether you're going or not, the 'blank weekend' gives Hornets a chance to re group after what's been an unconvincing Buddies Cup campaign thus far. Let's hope that Hally and the players have set their videos and that they pay close attention to the skills on show at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Wherever you end up watching the final, enjoy it - and remember the really important business of Hornets' (non) progress in the National Cup is but eight days away!