17Kg is a lot on your frame Bullfrog. 10 out of ten for effort.
I haven't been drinking much at all lately on account of trying to finish the last of my aging kit beers. That is, the not so good ones that were put away for "extended aging". Somewhat curbs the enjoyment. Also due to study and family commitments I've brewed 2, yes 2, batches in the last six months, one of which got tipped due to infection. Sob.
That probably explains why I haven't been posting or visiting that much. (Although I'm sure my blatant trolling and sarcasm hasn't been missed.)
I'd love to be going camping this weekend but I'll have to wait till July to get away, when I go to Fiji, which will more than make up for it.
2000 light beers from home.