Rock n roll: what a difference 5 days makes in the world of skittles. Another cup quarter final tonight, this time against good opposition in the front pin cup and we kicked some serious arse. Well we won by 27, not huge but we were never behind. I had 54, a pretty good score. Cold just about gone, not that it made work any more enjoyable. A has the day off tomorrow, so that'll be dull for me.

Stocktaking at work today. Always boring but it went surprisingly okay, apart from the fact that just like last year I was the only office person deemed worthy to take part! I get bored and dirty while they sit there filing their nails! Only good thing about it all was that A had the day off which meant that rather than her be at her computer screen and me not, we were both able to have our mobiles to hand so I received a handful of texts from her to keep me going. Worked about 45 mins extra and then went to the pub as a few of the other guys were. Never say no to a bought pint I say! Didn't get home until after 7 and rushed some tea quickly before going swimming. But like 2 weeks ago I struggled. I did 40 lengths in total which 10 weeks ago I wouldn't have got anywere near but still a bit disappointing after last weeks 54. I think the secret is that even if I don't feeling particularly up for it, I must make sure I go and put the effort in, clearly a hard 40 is better than sitting here!