The winter is closing in with gloomy weather. A somewhat trying week in which I have not done much and only just managed to keep gloom and boredom at bay. I have not been anywhere other than the river wall and Woodbridge shops. I have not done much - a bit of geology reading -  painted a bit of the sailing club lockers - a bit of work on the U3A website - a start on a French course - visits to the gym. I am even trying to clear up some of the junk in my house - always a bad sign - - - .