Y went home ill at lunchtime so just S-A and K this afternoon. Also A was off work ill. she text to say that she had a bad headache again. I told her to go to the docs as she is always saying that! And she replied "its just hormones dear"...oh!

Went to P's tonight. S was out so P and I had a few beers and watched Shawshank (2nd time in a week for me!). P had never seen it in full before. He liked it, how couldn't you. I saw him wipe a tear away near the end. He often gets emotional at touching parts in films!

Y off work sick again. But A was back so that was good. Swapped loads of emails with her, E and J today! Surprised I got anything done!
Tonight I cycled to E's, had some quick tea and we watched the final of The Apprentice. Bit of an anti-climax as due to a mix-up, J gave away who won!! Afterwards, I met P and my dad at the end of the road and we went for a 2 hour ride. All round Castlemorton, Birtsmorton, Longdon etc. Was really nice. At one point we were up high on a hill and stopped to look at the fantastic view. Sure cycling is hard sometimes, I'm still rubbish at going up hills, but on an evening like tonight, warm sun on your face, surrounded by glorious English countryside, it takes some beating. And its unusual for me to say this - it felt great to be alive!