Chequered - a very, very important lesson learned that day, and in retrospect it looks like money and time very well spent. Regulars around here may recall when I went up with a 'slight' cold and sniffling nose. Coming back in to land my eustachion tubes must have blocked and cause me all sorts of dizzyness and unwellness (I had to hand control to the instructor to land). As you said - if you don't feel up to it, don't fly!
jwf - welcome aboard and congrats on the solo. Fantastic achivement. But I can't believe they put you in orbit on your first attempt, they could have delayed you a little longer on the ground ;-)
A diversion to Teesside - that would have been fun !!. first solo and first nav ex on the same flight.