I awoke to the same old wind and rain and thought of another day cabined up and the shopping trip cancelled,
.I stood watching the rain fall for a while then I came decided it was time to stop being a wuss and get myself out.
I have been caught on the fells in worse and survived, so I donned the waterproofs and hiking boots and set off.
I was later than normal getting into town and had a little set back.Because of construction work I had a 200yard walk to the covered market.
A quick trip to the butchers and greengrocers the a couple of yards back outside to Herons and ready for home.
I only had a couple of minutes to wait for a bus and I was whisked back to the warm shelter of home.
The cats were looking out of the window when I arrived and were at the door before me,a nice welcome home.
Rain gear discarded and shopping stowed I settled down to a nice hot coffee.
I am glad I reminded myself that I am an islander so toughen up to what I used to be