Ivy got you covered

It wasn't just me that needed a trim - so did the vigorously growing ivy on the outside of the front of the house.  

This is the 'after' picture - the 'before' is in extras when two of the upstairs windows were obscured.  Unfortunately the ivy has pulled off the sky cables which will need to be re-attached by someone with a head for heights (Ben - see extra, it's really worth it) and a long ladder.