Well, what a week! I have been in the unusual position of not only being kept extremely busy every single day (and thus gainfully employed and away from my other current pastime of estate agent-baiting) but also that almost everyone kind enough to express an interest in sharing my time has been new to me – always exciting but tiring to remember…

Until today I was beginning to think the oft-discussed credit crunch may finally have hit! A quiet and relaxing week indeed, not helped by a long and unnecessary trip to Heathrow on Wednesday for what eventually appeared to be not only a set-up, but one with particularly unpleasant possibilities; I am thus proud to be able to add another useful skill…

I am having a well-earned break this week, largely down to the realisation that if I do not, this lousy cold will never leave me alone! Furthermore, as I have some exciting assignations planned over the next couple of weeks, common sense has eventually found a way in and I have committed myself to a leisurely few days enjoying the beautiful weather,…