I was sitting up in bed at home last night warm and comfortable reading Lofty Wiseman by the light of my bedside lamp about keeping one's PSK up to date and replenishing perishable contents and I noted his comment about also keeping personal skills up to date. You have set us a good example, especially on the latter.
I do try to get out away from the campervan from time to time to prove to myself that I can manage on minimal kit still, but your post reminded me that I didn't do it last year. I could plead a busy year, but the steady flow of John Fenna articles would make this a hollow excuse. I was 72 yesterday (thanks for the email) but refuse to accept age as a reason: I'm afraid it is just indolence on my part.
Thanks for the report, John and the metaphorical kick up the backside.