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Well, the 8th minute of the 8th hour of the 8th day of the 8th month of '08 has gone and, feeling lucky, like a few billion Chinese, grinning for the magnificence of their Olympic opening, Smith, Prynne, Read and the Sigamoney headed off north to Salt Rock.

Why don't we do this more often? is what I always say when I get out and about. So, in true style, Prynne goes surfing,

Read and Sigamoney strolling and Smith, getting serious about imminent cycle tours, riding.

Note that I am doing some serious downhill training.