Monday 28th December 1942

Nothing exciting today. Oh! yes, I went to the lav. It hurt but since has been much better and really I have had a free day from pain except for the occasional twinge.  Hope it is really getting better, taking medicine but nearly all gone.

My mate made my bed again today, have not got my full rigout yet, tin hat, light, knife and whistle missing. Told today about ship, she is leaking everywhere , even the petrol tanks. Also that our good Skipper is leaving us at the end of this voyage. Pity, for he is a good and quiet man and very conscientious at his job.