
December 16th – Saturday was an awful day in many ways. Blighted by very poor weather and an unpleasant attack of IBS, I slunk out in the evening and headed up to Shire Oak to deliver some Christmas cards.
I was unwell. The bike had a mechanical problem that was driving me nuts. The traffic was unpleasant, and conditions worse.
I gave up, went home, and retreated to a warm, soothing bath.