The man came back from Cardiff with another cold. He has been miserable, and I've not helped by laughing at his comedic coughing.

I got my come uppance in the form of a flare-up of my stomach issues. Both illnesses have led to a quiet week and mindless tv watching. I do hate wasted day. It is time we can never get back.

However, we are on the up, and I'm having lunch with Carol tomorrow. Restraint, I must remember, restraint!