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A cover of one of my favourite Dylan tracks Hurricane. This is by RocKwiz Orkestra, an Oz band and TV show. The two sisters on backing vocals are Vika and Linda Bull who are I believe are of Tongan heritage. All are talented musicians, the violinist is amazing.

I am eating a large pile of custard creams. This isn't going particularly well.

What doctors often neglect to tell you is how large an effect physical injury can have on your mental fitness. Eating was a coping mechanism for me, and still is to be honest, after almost two months of tracking well what I’ve done, I’ve eaten awfully this weekend after being hurt last week. What I’m trying to take out of it is that I’ve recognised the behaviour more quickly than I probably would have before and hopefully will avoid much of a nasty downward spiral which was typical of previous situations like this. When I’m laid up I have some dumbbells so can at least do something to raise the heart rate and, for me at any rate, it takes the edge off those insidious feelings of helplessness that feed those desires to eat. No right or wrong answers on how to get there, look after yourself and reach out if you need to.

Achillies feels fine today after 2 days of throbbing aches. I think I am using it as an excuse though, as my leg has no influence on what I should be eating. The exercise part of losing weight is the 'cherry on top', with the diet doing the bulk (!) of the work. The fact that I have a sore leg should not stop me dieting, yet I seem to be linking not being able to do much exercise with not sorting my diet.

I went to the gym again today. Been 3 times this week yet I am the same weight as last Saturday. They had the rugby international on at the gym and I have to admit I watched the France v Scotland game as I was exercising.

Once you experienced one of our beautiful blizzards you will never want to go back..trust me...you can't go back even if you wanted...do you want to die out Tyrone! Forecast for tonight: Dangerous snow squalls with blizzard conditions developing early this evening. Temperatures will plummet through the day behind a strong cold front. Snow squalls will develop early this evening and combine with very strong westerly winds with gusts of 90 to 110 km/h to produce dangerous whiteout conditions at times. The most hazardous conditions are expected tonight, but will improve Monday as winds weaken. It should be emphasized that the most significant aspect of this event will be from the very poor visibility and high winds and not from the snowfall accumulations. Total snowfall accumulations of 5 to 15 cm are likely by Monday. Road closures are possible. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. If you do travel and become lost, remain where you are until the blizzard has passed. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. Blizzard warnings are issued when widespread reduced visibilities of 400 metres or less are expected for at least 4 hours.

Yeah , took a chance with 3 singles , Utd, Southampton , and luckily Burnley got me out of jail .

This afternoon, for the first time (despite knowing about it for ages), I finally watched 'Black Narcissus'. Made in 1947, and absolutely superb!

When's the pitch inspection ? Mrs Shoelaces was saying only today " If we were to emigrate I'd like to move to Canada ". Then she said to me " What are you pulling those faces for ? " This is when we're wondering around Fondon, a beautiful little village in Andalucia, in shirt sleeves in 22 C degrees heat and bright sunshine with an almost cloudless sky.

That could explain things

Twas a tad misty on this mornings walk

Feeling groggy. Off to the gym this afternoon.

I was the second most co-ordinated at boxing yesterday. Helped that there were two of us.

First ever top 10 finish at a parkrun for me (after more than 250 parkruns...) Helped that I went to a smaller event than normal.

I'm watching the Raiders game. Sutton playing long minutes. It is cold though in Sydney - 23C and cloudy and windy

Why would anyone want to head south to places like coventry when they're full of whining tarts like you!

The beast from the east returns.

This is the forecast over here today...don't think a high kick in Lamport would come down well...might get carried a bit with the wind and snow and all. Tonight Flurries and snow squalls. Blowing snow. Local amount 10 to 15 cm. Wind southwest 70 km/h gusting to 110 becoming northwest 70 gusting to 110 before morning. Low minus 10. Wind chill minus 13 in the evening and minus 23 overnight. Mon, 25 Feb Flurries and snow squalls. Blowing snow. Local amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind northwest 70 km/h gusting to 100 diminishing to 50 gusting to 80 early in the afternoon. Temperature steady near minus 10. Wind chill near minus 23. UV index 1 or low. Night Flurries or snow squalls. Low minus 18.