It's a lovely morining and the expected 7 Muffins become 6 when Tate texts DJ in the early hours complaining of a "leaking boiler". It's assumed this is a reference to a central heating issue as opposed to some new lady friend of Tate's acquaintance.

For once the toss is straightforward and Fat-Boy, Nance and Mr. Grumpy set off first. On the 7th Nance ruins a good drive with a nobbled rescue into the brook. Ever the optimist he thinks that a de-duck from the spot where Stan almost drowned is "on". Fat-Boy counsels otherwise which only makes Nance more determined. The result? £2.

At half-way, DJ, Turbo and Stan hold a useful lead but it all unravels on the back and with the 9s shared, Nance, Fat-Boy and Mr. Grumpy garner two quid.

With the weather and course in optimal nick, scoring should have been good, but general incompetence leaves Mr. Grumpy high and dry in the 30's and his ten Muffin points is accompanied by a handicap cut.

Those in need of a new screen saver should note that Mr Grumpy has added new photos to the Gallery. (Queensland, Antibes and Other Stuff).