I'm walking, yes indeed...

I have a cold. I don't know if I've already told you this but I have a cold.

Normally, when I'm ill, I just get on with it but as I'm living with my parents, I've regressed to a pathetic level of self-pity - and this despite the fact that both my parents are suffering much more than I am.

My remedies are frozen grapes (good for the sore throat), hot tea (good for the digestion) and chocolate (just good).

Tomorrow my mum is taking me out for a walk because she thinks I need the fresh air - I'm not happy, fresh air was what got me into this mess in the first place! However, there is no denying my mum when she's made her mind up so tomorrow we go on a seven mile hike along the sea front.

I expect to get the flu.