Just before jetting off to Ireland for Ben & Aileen’s wedding, Squiffy & I managed to squeeze in a spot of go-karting in Cardiff — thanks to a gift voucher that SQ’s parents had given to us for Christmas last year! (Thanks to SQ’s Mum & Dad.)

As we were booked in during a mid-week afternoon session, I wondered who else might be there. The answer? No-one. We had the whole track to ourselves. This was great as it allowed us to work on our driving techniques without the worry of colliding with anyone else (except each other) — fundamental, if you know my poor driving track record…