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Up rather too early at 4.00 am tomorrow, and away at 4.30 to Alan's place for our taxi to Stansted - then Scotland for two glorious weeks on the TGO Challenge.

So I'll be wildcamping within the law for a change - which reminds me, my MP, Richard Spring, sent me a letter today. He has evidently acquainted himself with the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, and says that he recognises the value of our interests.

As always, this has been referred to Hilary Benn for comment.With any luck Hilary might just begin to get the message that there is a tide of opinion that is worthy of recognition.

If you haven't signed the petition , do so now, and follow it up with a letter to your MP - you'll find all you need to know, and draft letters here.

Well, I'm on holiday now, so I'll leave the running of the world to you lot for the next two weeks. Please look after it. Ta.

No, nothing to do with duellists, nor an assassination attempt on Dawn, but an interesting article on hygiene in the great outdoors by Eddie Meecham in the latest TGO magazine. Well worth a read before you rush off to buy the latest water filter. There is no doubt that most of the ailments blamed on ‘the water’ are more to do a with lack of basic hygiene. Eddie examines the science behind the different cleansing agents available, and their effectiveness.

As usual, Eddie’s piece veers delightfully toward the surreal when he advocates a water pistol douche to complete one’s ablutions - mind you, this could be the source of endless fun between close friends interested in a little light target practice of a morning.

For the most part, though, this is a good article, with good information and a dash of common sense. Nice one, TGO.