Dishwasher packed up in the week so I was going to look to see what is available locally----BUT-- 9am and two mates turned up for a ride. Took 30 minutes to get changed and sort a bike and we were off. In the rush to get out- I just threw on shorts and a couple of tops and found a pair of gloves. Got riding and it was cold. I was not prepared for how cold. 30f and a damp air.

Got to the cafe and no PIE. Just before the mates turned up I had eaten a Full English breakfast of Eggs- Bacon- Sausage- Tomatoes- Mushrooms and Fried Bread. So just a large Black coffeee when I got to the cafe. Then it happened. The hands came back to life. The fingertips hurt as circulation got back to them. I became a wuss for the first time in years and sat inside.

So on the way back and ran over some glass. Stopped immediately and wiped the tyres off but it did not help. 5 miles later and the front tyre went down. In the rush to get out- I had no wedge but luckily one of the others had a repair kit so not long before we were on our way again.

Got home and it had warmed up a bit to 34F but the hands had the same problem. And the feet are not so clever either. So 35 nmiles and I still have to go shopping. Think I'll be getting the first dishwasher that catches the wifes eye. Won't have the mental energy to argue for a Cheaper/ better/ more practical one till the brain warms up.

PS. Got back 10 minutes ago and it is now raining- Whats new.