I thought the same & then looked at the others in the race. It's like identifying the turd you'd most likely to pick up.

A bit overcast - what's the temperature like? It's plummeted here to about 17c and my feet are cold 😐

I've always liked the idea of the upper house being semi-appointed. A chunk should go to regionally elected members while the rest are a cohort of experts: business, consumer rights, environmentalists, ex-civil servants etc. who know how things work. All for a time-limited stint.

Credit to Liam here.

My wife nearly wet herself watching our young tot try to find me. I was basically underneath the sofa seat cushions; I had become a massive lumpy settee. Our toddler completely failed to notice. She's now 28 & slightly more attentive (just as well seeing as she now drives a car).

National Treasure Swizzlers? Turkey Twizzlers? Eee, this has the air of a con, if you ask me...

Nopity nope nope. I have balance issues so I'd be highly likely to break my neck!

Problem with the Ant Hill inside?

I remember reading his Captain Britain Mad Jim Jaspers story back in the early 80s. Absolutely blew my teenage mind. Had never realised what comics could do as an art form, esp with glorious art by Alan Davis. The Candlelight Dialogues episode is untouchable.

We're looking at French properties this week. Yesterday was decent enough (actually got down to a t-shirt in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne) but wrapping up today & packing waterproofs 😕