Out at five to the nativity service. Windy and pissing down with rain. Rev Jane was there, doing the narration. Afterwards she offered me a lift to the manse. As it was only 6.05 I protested that this would be an imposition on them since I wouldn't have to leave till 7.45. So came back home for tea (salad and Stilton). Off again at seven to the manse, got absolutely soaked. Jane said she wished she'd insisted on bringing me round earlier when she saw the weather, I said yes, I'd regretted my politeness.