Thursday 27th December 1807

Dear Diary,
I fear I have eaten too much again. Each year I always vow to eat in moderation but fail magnificently. I ventured out for a ride upon Cobbler's Knob. Once atop, I was greatly troubled by wind. I cannot remember the last time I was blown so. I returned to the Grange and was informed that I had missed Mr Fairweather who had called upon me. It was not bad news though. He has invited me to call upon him tomorrow and we are to spend an evening out in the local hostelries with some gentlemen acquaintances of his. I must confess I am a little apprehensive and hope that I shall fit into his manly clique.