Just back from the dentist for what he described as "a bit of a marathon" of root canal work. He is an excellent dentist with whom I have remained despite him going private. The dentistry didn't hurt at all, but my jaws ache. There is more to come, as soon as I can work out when I can next spare an afternoon.

Both cheeks are now numb and I feel like a hamster. The anaesthetic is slowly wearing off and the codeine from my Special Stash is slowly wearing on.

No, I'm not going back to work today.