@ckoei: well, the rowing was short lived due to getting cramp in the bottom of my foot. The role of cox became available, and was by far my preferred position – sitting, watching and shouting (- oh, and steering, navigating the best course, giving instructions and encouragement… am I building up my part sufficiently here??!!)
As for getting to the pub, I try and look cool (and not too keen/alcoholic) by not doing my girly running too much. Just to be on the safe side, I make sure I have supplies of alcohol (and emergency hypo sweeties) at home… probably most hypos occured after consuming too much “Scottish water” 
