Minstrel's point of view...

The staff stayed up later than normal last night. It was the Manservant's birthday, so that would be the reason. No harm done, as I was fed on time - otherwise there would have been consequences. 

The Maid and the Page have stuck around all day, though the Maid has been rather disgruntled at having to wait for a no-show workman all morning, after she spent all morning cleaning the kitchen in preparation for his arrival. (all morning after she dragged her behind from in front of last nights' rugby that is! Boy did she swear at that too!)

She wants new kitchen taps. Quite why, I'm not sure, as the nonstop dripping provides me with an excellent drinking fountain.

Anyway, I have spent time chilling in my official bed after chasing a few flies around and seeing a few neighbourhood rivals off from the garden this morning with my best death stare. The maid decided to photograph me doing what I do best - dozing! Another addition to my potential portfolio for when the ad agencies come calling.