It’s customary at this time of year to look back on the last 12 months and reflect. There’s a lot about 2014, though, that I’d prefer to forget. As many of you know, it’s been a difficult year for me, with illness in the family that has kept me off the river more than I’d like. I’m not alone in this, I know – both amongst my shipmates and my friends at large there have been some tough times this year.
So rather than looking back (though I can’t resist a brief recollection of my first pot, which was a joyful and long overdue highlight), I’m looking forward to 2015. Looking forward to good health, lots of time on the river, rather less time on the erg (some things never change), some wins, a lot of laughs and, above all, plenty of time in the company of my excellent rowing mates, who have seen each other through the best and the worst of times.
Wishing you all a very happy Christmas, an excellent new year and a peaceful and healthy 2015.
