It’s cold.

In the 17 years I have lived here I have seen snow on the foothills just west of here twice until yesterday.

I haven’t felt this cold is so long. Fat is under-rated. Before Christmas 2003 I decided that I needed to lose some weight. I lost over 15kg (32lbs), but now I feel the cold.

I used to surf all year around, even when the water got below 12°C. I used to wear just a business shirt to and from work year round.

I haven’t been surfing since March (although cold isn’t the only factor). I now wear a singlet, business shirt, woollen jersey and jacket to and from work.

Roll on summer