Shifts not good in the next week cos stupidly I've picked up a couple of extra (seemed like a good idea at the time!). 

Can't make next Thursday (working ) but might be able to get there Wednesday?

If you're more of a week end rider, get everything ready the night before and set 2 alarms for the morning wake up call.  Even get your break fast ready as much as you can.  And your biking clothes on the chair/desktop/bike saddle.

If you're more a week rider same apply, as soon as you get home get change, and jump on the bike and ride. Leave everything ready on the morning. And DO NOT NEVER EVER turn the tv on/ answer the phone/ go on the tinterweb. 

With the nice weather coming back it should be easy to ride more often.

Good likc with that   

Can't do next wednesday sorry, I'm going on the NWMBA mid-week ride for the first time... It could be painful

Tuesday?

On the motivation front, I have the bike and my stuff in the car and go straight from work. I just know that if I went home first I'd get stuck to the sofa...