Just managed to drag my aching bones from the comfort of the sofa (aided by the start of a chick flick)
Leaving aside the weather, that was a very enjoyable ride. We didn't quite do the route as posted due to there being a locked gate onto private land that it went through - thanks Google, and on meeting up with Telemark, she helped guide the weary back along a route that avoided the dreaded Polton Mill.
The p fairy struck twice (thrice counting edindaves pre ride one) I had a front as we were heading down the A703 between Waterhead and Eddlestone and edindave had a rear just south of Carrington. Both occurred when we were off the planned route!!!. Is there a link? HLaB must tip the fairy something, he made it without incident.
Fortunately we managed to be on the route for the 1 road I was looking forward to - from Eddleston to the A72. On leaving the A72 to go into Peebles by the back route, there was a sign telling us that the road was closed, but we pressed on. I wish we hadn't, there was a brutal climb that I gave up on and walked. Only going by the profile, I was not looking forward to the B709/B7007 north from Innerleithen. Oh how I was wrong!! A lovely long climb, followed by a cracking descent to the Middleton turnoff. The rain and wind spoilt it a bit, but a definite must for when the weather is fine.
Going into Middleton we hit a bit of rural rush hour as the local farmer was herding his cows to the milking parlor. We rode abreast to avoid getting sprayed by the bike in front. Unfortunately the bikes still got covered.
Roll on the next Ecosse
not a peloton then ... hope you're not feeling too fragile this morning
Many thanks to Touche & Mrs T. for their hospitality! 
for the worst of it, excellent timing by the p*****e fairy 
(sorry ED, I wasn't wishing it on you 
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