I walked the dogs yesterday in pre-dawn darkness, then raced home for a quick shower so I would be ready when the plumber arrived. He didn't. At 8.30am I rang the plumbing company and asked where the bloody hell he was. They said he'd been in the building since 7am. It turned out the retirees... Continue Reading →

Sugar Paws sends me two reminders before every grooming appointment - one a week before and one a day before - to ensure Charlie and Bilbo turn up. Actually, pretty much every appointment I make these days involves reminders or some sort of digital confirmation that I have booked. All except one. Last Friday night... Continue Reading →

DD has been suggesting for ages that it’s time to replace my mobile phone. My current one - an iphone 7 - is on its last legs. It will be 90% charged one minute, then 1% the next. I also take a lot of photos while wearing my many hats, so a good camera is... Continue Reading →