Looking back to my first postdoc, I'd say reminding myself to enjoy the process. Enjoy working on a new set of sources, in a new place and with interesting people. I did, but I was also far too worried about the whole thing. I hope you have a blast!

Onwards to Easter term. Possibly not a good sign that an entire week at the end of Hilary term was omitted when they wrote up the rolls around six months later. Also weird that they started the new rolls at Easter, not the usual Michaelmas.

Huge congratulations! It's a spectacular collection and a spectacular achievement! I look forward to seeing it in print.

At the end of February 1348 now and yup, still worrying about your little taxes and fines for not turning up to court. Everyone is trying to buy pardons and sort out legal disputes with no idea what comes next.

My flatmate got Thursday boots shipped to the UK and I think they have some true lace up boots, if that's any use?

And they know the institution properly- I don't think many VCs come up through the ranks of one place in the UK these days?

Trinity College Dublin's provost is elected from the faculty for a five year term - it seems to work okay (from my not-actually-in-TCD often perspective).

8 years and 5 jobs for me, although skewed by the way that my current job has been 4 years and counting (but still not permanent)

So glad your dad's on his way home!

I'm so sorry that you're having to deal with unhelpful commentary on top of being unwell. I hope that everything eases soon.