This post starts with a service announcement. We’ve been having a few problems with our computer network which has meant access to the internet has been down. But we’re back functioning. For the moment at least! Sorry about the interuption in blog... Photo credit: e cate marshall This is a special basset hound. In fact, best of breed at the 2008 National Dog Show. See the family resemblance? This is Clyde – or rather Courtside Sean Connery – and the brother of Fortnum and Mason. You will have seen... No need to look for me in the crowd. I can assure you that I’m not there. Although I did do it way back – I think it was 1989 or 1990. I’m tried to block out the memory of it. It was all too painful to recall. I am however delighted to be able... It’s been a funny few days. I’ve not been getting the Domestic Executive balance right. This always happens after I’ve had a couple of weeks working from home and then have to get back into face-to-face work back in the big city. It’s an... This is the tell tell sign of a builder on site. The ubiquitous container that the builders keep all their paraphernalia in. After the portaloo it’s the most important bit of kit on site. Seeing this go onto our neighbours land is a definite sign that their... 