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Quite a few years ago now (or maybe just quite a few holidays) I worked out we were both much more relaxed when we went away if we had the day before off as well. Since then, if we're going for more than a couple of days I always tag an extra day on the front, and sometimes onto the end as well.

It was nice to chill around the house, finish moving plants around into the shade and issuing instructions to the cat/house sitters (there are some advantages to having other adults in the house) on what to water and feed.  Himself is struggling with the cough he picked up whilst waiting for his x-rays a couple of weeks ago and still has no energy; it probably needed antibiotics from the sounds of it but the chances of getting an appointment before we come back put paid to that. And he wouldn't be able to enjoy a beer or two, which he's really looking forward to now he's off his stringer pain meds and just on the standard paracetamol/ibuprofen cocktail.

It's surprising how quickly I can slip back into 'not working' mode after my practice last summer. I really must do some serious thinking when I get back.