Well, thank you
@jetmechmarty but I'm not really hard core. Helps not having a car, but even then, can borrow Mrs' Mini if I need to shift stuff around or whatever. Used to commute to work on a bike all year round but that has not done me joints any favours long-term. These days I'll nip out for shopping or a local errand whatever the weather but try to avoid the bloody salt. Which is hopefully over for this season.
Falling off in the wet? Once heard it said, on wet roads you lose 10% of grip and 90% of confidence. Just ride steady and as always give the tin boxes a safety margin.