What Is In That Black Box With One Eye?

Badger still has not grasped his roll as a photographic model ;0) and keeps trying to get to me through the lens! :0)
I've fallen further behind after yesterday ended with a painful involuntary dismount by Mrs A S after her day at work ! No lasting damage just pained, bruised and the cost of a new gas canister for her safety jacket.
Painting still going on, why are skirting boards so low!!??