Mazzy et al:
Many thanks for your words of encouragement. When I get a bad day, I always try to analyse what went wrong. On this particular day, several things were not "right" in hindsight. Firstly, I was very tired having just returned from a pretty tiring overseas business trip - late nights, busy days, bit too much booze, noisy hotel etc etc ( I'm sure you know what I mean!) Secondly, I remember I did not get my seat adjusted to the right place - I was too low, and too far back. Air law dictates that you much be in the right position at all times, so why did I go ahead anyway?? I just don't know, but yet another lesson learned for sure. Then I was really tense during the approach, and to be honest had not really grasped the principle of the crosswind landing. All excuses for a piss poor job?? Yep, I guess so, but I'm sure not being in the right frame of mind has a detremental effect on ones flying performance.
Anyway, hopefully I am fully refreshed now, and will be rarin' to go and sort it out on Wednesday. Crosswind again? No doubt, but I'm better prepared for it this time.
Cheers all, and thanks again - it's really good to have your feedback.