Was going out always such a to-do?
My first proper night out in ages, and Id forgotten what a faff it all is, the socialising business. And when I say proper night out, it wasnt even a big night, but a rather medium-sized, albeit important one: a (long-delayed) post-work, early evening, usually-over-by-9pm colleague leaving do. Still, travelling into central London from home as required, it needed some effort, planning and decision-making. Quite a lot of decision-making. Or maybe not bother at all  Simon will understand. No, no, definitely got to go. Lets stick with the tried and tested 388 bus, the one I used to get to work all those months ago. The venue is only around