So, it turns out that my botty woes have been caused by a little bug called gastroenteritis, probably picked up in filthy Manchester if the timeline is to be believed ? Things are well on the mend now, but I'm still far from 100% fit. I've just jumped on the scales and I've lost 7kg since the last time I got weighed ! That's just over 15lb in pre-decimal money, no wonder I feel knackered...