Friday 31st March 1944

Not a very satisfactory morning. I got mixed up in some fatuous parade and then the collection of pay took an hour or so. I noted with satisfaction there was an amended credit balance in my book which showed there was still over £20 to be drawn.

In the afternoon however, I swan four lengths at the baths; it was too chilly to stay in any longer. Anyway I'm not so weak as I thought, and felt fitter already from the exercise I've had these last few days.

Well, all I hope is that I am able to get away tomorrow in time to meet April and that I enter the banned zone alright without a pass. My wife's address (Pitsea, Essex) which is entered in my pay book, should be helpful.