Oh, apologies John, I somehow thought it was an mtb mishap! Yikes, yes, something out of the blue like this would have me feeling a little rattled and fragile too, reliant on my body and health. I guess convalescence reflections can run deep, throw up all sorts! May inspire new thinking, too... :)

It did throw me though, suddenly realising all the risks inherent in cycling, especially off road. But these were also part of the joy and aliveness of it all. In a short time I'd refound my confidence and flow, it weirdly brought a new stronger respect and enjoyment for it all.

It also gave me a new respect for my limits. Meant I stayed within a much more comfortable zone, took fewer risks, enjoyed cruisy rides more. Not that I was doing anything advanced or clever, more that I was taking risks beyond my very basic skill level.

Mtb crash aged 30 fractured pelvis, ribs, dislocated shoulder. Pushed bike to pub, when I nearly passed out there realised I ought be in A&E. For two-three years after all healed, I'd sometimes feel a twinge where fracture was when I did something risky. Funny/clever thing the mind! All good now :)

It is widely known that the particulate pollution (smoke) produced by using solid fuel is a massive source of urban #airpollution in the wintertime. Irrespective of what fuel you use..... some ARE better than others BUT still hundreds of times more pollution that gas

Finally, despite what some people think "burning stuff" is NOT the cheapest way to heat your home. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Sigh. ME/CFS means any semblence of life is always held just out of reach :(

Oh right, thanks Paula, not just me on the tax then. I wonder what changed.

I'll drop them a line too.

What's weird is I wasn't charged this tax on previous orders. Weird.

Going to message the maker, Terra Biologica, to ask if they're exploring UK-based retail/distribution. I really need to keep using the Oxalo, it's made life so much better.