Please, slave, can I have some more?

But, Big Sid, you already have a full bowl. What's wrong with the grainy bits? It's not good for you to eat just dried peas and carrots.

This is the scene I'm faced with every time I walk into the vicinity of an awake Sid. It's quite sweet really, and I give in most times, which is why he does it.

A day of dreich - it felt like winter, it was so dark.

Met the new cat next door. She's a real character, with a street-tough, grizzled look, and a strong headbutt. We're looking after her at the weekend.