| Message | Today was another mando day for me. That's four already this week with one more tomorrow before rest days on Satruday and Sunday. It started off well enough. I had slept OK apart from the obligatory pee breaks, and breakfast was all about getting carbs on board for the challenges ahead. It was a little cold on the seven minute walk into work and I had to avoid several potholes and one particularly aggressive cyclist (!) as I crossed a busy road. Near the station I encountered herds of commuters heading for the train, and I stopped for a while to admire the daily migration. The hill down to the office was particularly difficult this morning, but I made it without losing too much shoe leather. I was hassled by an old lady with a carrier bag and a spotty boy close to my desitnation, but I managed to squeeze home and pick up the bonus minutes that only winners can claim. A day on the telephones is not to be sniffed at, with only occasional coffees, teas, biscuits and cakes for sustainance. That's in the morning of course, with a hearty lunch and more snacks in the afternoon. Then its back up the hill to get home, and here getting maximum traction by choosing the right line is important. I was able to draft for a while before making the last push for the front door and more bonus minutes. Now I'm really pooped, and somewhat dismayed I will have to do it all again tomorrow. This Tour d'Office is not an easy gig.... Paul you are an inspiration to us all!!!  |