That sounds quite amusing actually, I was thinking about either getting lost on the way, or return journey due to the dark, the hoothoot idea does sound quite good too.
I'll write up a draft, and PM you it, if you like, and then we can add in conversation/whatnot together? Or if you fancy, you could write it up and Pm me it, I didn't have any particular plan for the journey so it would be mostly improv if I write it :p
Glad to hear you're on the mend! If it makes you feel any better, [at my expense]; I fell over in the recent icy conditions and fractured my Coccyx [tailbone] Now it hurts to sit down, much to the amusement to everyone who knows me.