As a kid I used to love sliding down the supertube at the camper park we used to visit during school holidays. As that one did me, I'm sure in it's day this long winding piece of fibreglass enthralled thousands of kids. Today it lies deserted, holding only memories for the kids who from time to time reminisce about their childhood.

It's been cold and wet in Cape Town - and I have to say, it's getting us down. Where are you summer? Where are those weeks of golden early morning rays?

At this rate, we're all going to be on vitamin D supplements soon...