rObin

"Yes, as a matter of fact and if you have to be so inquisitive... I did eat all the pies. Yes, and the mealworms and the caterpillars, and if that squirrel stands still long enough he's a goner too. Have to keep bulking up, depth of field be damned... winter is come!"

And happily winter is now audible again, after a visit to the ear wax lady (not every job has such a delightful sobriquet, and when you have one you need to celebrate it). You don't want the details, I promise you.

I'm gently conscious that the winter of discontent™ is gaining traction now, and that even passport control is joining in. Charlie comes back for Christmas the day before, and I hope all goes to plan... said plan already involves planes and trains... I have a feeling it might include automobiles too.

Sigh. It was easy enough, Sunk, you tax more at the top and pay more in at the bottom.