Fri Jan 5th

Daffodils seen! just a small clump out on the verge on the A379 by Yealmpton. Incredible to see Daffs emerge before snowdrops.

Our middle-aged dog (soon to be 7) is inexplicably and horribly constipated. Perpetually squatting and straining with horrible residue stuck under tail area. Had someone I don’t know well round yesterday and while taking her into garden, we encountered this revolting spectacle. “So sorry just don’t look at the dog please avert your gaze” but both of us found ourselves unable to tear our eyes away. A horrible fascination.

Monstrous hangover today. Really one of the worst and not that much drunk. Consumed from a bottle supplied by kind relative over Christmas. Will not be trying that again. Devastating effect for the few glasses I had while watching the brilliant Godless. Dragged self about all day as if wading through treacle. Sweaty, morose and muddled. Have decided mid-week drinking will cease forthwith. Actually felt physically poisoned . A New Year wake up call.