has arrived and with it a brief spell of milder weather.

In fact its threatening to get into double figures this afternoon. But of course, it can't last and it shouldn't, much like Covid restrictions, no doubt we'll have more wintry weather before the month is out.

In case you missed my bit of 'drama' at the weekend, the new Gaby kindle release finally hit the 'shelves' midday on Monday after more hoop jumping and dotting i's than usual. Part one of Smell of the Crowd is now available across all Kindle platforms.

On to Tuesday and i hit the roads for 50km, exploring a few more local lanes along the way, just wish i could get my head around some longer rides with some different scenery. But it is what it is.

Today has been laundry and a walk to IKEA for some lunch - can't go far wrong with a plate of meatballs! Apart from that i managed not to buy anything in the store itself - aided by my pauper status this month, can't spend what you don't have, lunch was budgeted for, the free coffee paid for my dessert!

And so to the main event, the new 'free' Gaby chapter here on BC. Business As Usual sees our heroine return to the daily grind at college but life for Bond is never that straightforward!

Well thats it for now, maybe i'll get that longer ride in tomorrow?

More news at the weekend.

Madeline Anafrid