And it wasn't just because I wanted to be back in the Railways Arms with some of the "characters" you can see above.
No, today was the day the town's three medal-winning Olympians returned home to show off their rewards.
They turned up in their thousands in the Diamond.
And how do I know? Because it was on tonight's BBC Six O'Clock News - that's how.
You don't believe me? Well, that's just silly.
I was particularly thrilled to see the images of Alan Campbell with his wonderful parents, Jenny and William, all looking equally proud. But I already knew Jenny was still riding high as she was drinking champagne with my sister Jacquie in Wetherspoons just the other day. As you do.
Did I tell you I was at Eton Dorney for Alan's final? I did?
OK. I'll not mention it again. For at least another week.
