Sounds like Charlie got a lot out of his 61 inch gear today, with all the climbing.  I can confirm this was a very hilly day.  Of more interest perhaps, Charlie comes across as virtually a teetotaller, certainly in his youth whilst on tour he would usually stop at Temperance Hotels and the like, unless they were cheaper.  But reading between the lines today, it looks like they had a high old time in the Dog and Grouse.  The elderly gentleman almost certainly had enjoyed himself adequately into the bargain.