Giving up my allotment

I've had my allotment for four years now, and have got it into reasonable condition. This year the yield of potatoes and onions was poor as it was so dry , but now we have a lot of rain and the weeds have appeared in no uncertain manner
I work full - time, and if I spent all my spare time at the plot it would be in a good state; but that's all I would do, work at work and work at the allotment, and I have other hobbies and things to do
I like to go fellwalking and backpacking, and I also make model planes, the plastic kits, of which Airfix is the best known. And my wife has pointed out that the house hasn't been decorated for several years
There just isn't time to do everything, and as they all have to be fitted in, and against the clock it's got to the stage where I don't enjoy any of them any more; something's got to give
My last couple of diabetic reviews were very good, and I've finally made it to my bus pass. I live close to the Lake District so I've decided that while I am still fit and able, and still have good eyesight I'll concentrate on those. I'll get the last few crops off it and let the council know towards the end of autumn
The rent is certain to go up for next year, and with that and the time and effort I would have to put in it's just not worth it. I already have a customer for the shed and the tools will be going to a car boot sale; I hope to raise most of the money for a lightweight summer sleeping bag