Author Archives: Alasdair

The week of Jul 27, 2026 – Aug 2, 2026 Monday: Back to work. The calves are feeling yesterday’s walk. After-work spin class. Tuesday: Not the best day. Dull but hard work problems. Irritated and frustrated. After-work grocery shopping. Wednesday: … Continue reading →

The week of Jul 20, 2026 – Jul 26, 2026 Monday: Disappointment at buying replacement remotes, the wrong type were delivered. First spin class in a month. Tuesday: Haircut at lunchtime. Frustrating day at work trying to finish a silly … Continue reading →

The week of Jul 13, 2026 – Jul 19, 2026 Monday: Did my tax return. Gave gym a skip. Tuesday: Out of the ordinary work from home day. A walk around the neighbourhood for the first time in ages. Louise … Continue reading →

The week of Jul 6, 2026 – Jul 12, 2026 Monday: Went to work, but not feeling great. Missing gym. Tuesday: Starting to feel better. Wednesday: Feeling much better. Thursday: Work from home day. Fixed a very old bug. Friday: … Continue reading →

The week of Jun 29, 2026 – Jul 5, 2026 Monday: Last day of leave spent ticking admin and chores off a to-do list. Happy to have this as an easy introduction back to normality after a holiday. Tuesday: First … Continue reading →

The week of Jun 22, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026 Monday: Burchell’s morning game drive. Very cold. Afternoon drinks at the Train Station at Skukuza. Braai. Tuesday: Day trip to Graskop and Harrie’s Pancakes, God’s Window and Berlin Falls. Grocery … Continue reading →

The week of Jun 15, 2026 – Jun 21, 2026 Monday: Didn’t sleep well. Two walks up and down the road. After-work spin class. Tired. Tuesday: Public holiday, but I worked a fair amount. Started packing for the trip. Dinner … Continue reading →

The week of Jun 8, 2026 – Jun 14, 2026 Monday: A day of concentrated work. Realised at 5 o’clock that I wasn’t up to spinning — not feeling 100%. Gave gym a skip. Susan made a nice oxtail. Tuesday: … Continue reading →