4.11.2026 54km and forced feeding!

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  Wednesday 4th 39F/4C [6.20] Dark. Thick mist! Wall to wall sunshine is promised. Peaking at 10C/50F.  Light northerly breeze going N-Easterly.

Up at 5.45 after lying awake for hours. Or was I dreaming I was awake? Repetitive dreams/worries about hedge clipping. 

 22C/72F in the room. I imagine the heat pump is working harder with lower outside temperatures. Which means more expensive electricity bills. We shall see. 

 Though cool, the weather points to a ride today. 

 It seems the name BronzeBanen [The Bronze Track] has been chosen for the new cycle route between Assens and Glamsbjerg. This reflects a Bronze Age site close to the cycle path. The 17.5km path is due to open officially at the start of 2027. There still being some roadworks required. To make all the crossings as safe as possible. 

 8.30 The mist is clearing to sunshine. 

 14.10 Back from a 54km ride. It was lucky I took both bike batteries. The 1st battery died at around 30km. It showed 68% charge before leaving. 

 I bought a 99% goose down jacket for 69kr or about £7.70. In a charity shop of course. I have owned about 25 down jackets over the years. I gave most of them back to charity shops. Which is where all, but two, originated. 

 I kept two jackets. One as the warmest for real emergencies. Like power cuts. The other as the smartest for casual, winter wear. This latest jacket may be warmer still.

 Dinner was two pork chops, baked beans and brown mushrooms. It is cooking class tomorrow. I shan't need any dinner in the evening. So I had to use up the chops.

 

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3.11.2026 A visitor prompted [late] Spring Cleaning.

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  Tuesday 3rd 47F/8C [8.20]  Overcast but some sunshine is promised. Breezy from the NE. Peaking around 10C/50F. 

 Up at 7.15 after a fairly quiet night with dreams. 22C/72F in the room.

 I am expecting my English friend to visit today. So a bit of spring cleaning is required. 

 10.00 I worked for three hours to make the place presentable. He left about 12.00.

 I collected yesterday's recycling bin and then had a late chat with my minder. 

 14.50  First sign of the sun today. I have to go shopping sometime.

 And did. Just as it was getting dark. The supermarket was packed with shoppers on their way home. I managed to stuff two full, carrier bags with groceries.

 Dinner was [non-organic] pork chops. Generous quantities for a less exorbitant price. I spoilt myself and had two. My first chance to use my inexpensive, digital, meat thermometer. Google said over 63C/145F. Then rest for 3 minutes. I didn't need a rest. I'd had a nap. 

 The chops were perfect. I added Danish baked beans and frozen chips to the sumptuous menu. And brown sauce on the chips. No expense spared at Chez Hovel.

  

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2.11.2026 200W!

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  Monday 2nd 44F/7C [9.15] Bright sunshine. It's supposed to be cloudy all day with showers. Peaking around 9C/48F. With light winds increasing. 23C/74F in the room.

 Up at 8.20 after a very disturbed night. I have a painful tummy ache! 

 Exercise class in town later. 

 12.15 Back from the exercise therapy class. I hit 200Watts on the exercise bike. That was during "climbing" intervals. The rest of the time was concentrated on balance exercises. Quite a workout! 

 After a sunny morning. It has become overcast with light showers. The stomach ache ceased as I reached the class.

 Dinner was two large, toasted wholemeal rolls with cheese. 

 

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