October has been absolutely something else with a period of illness, lots to do at work, a major health scare for our kitten, subsequent checks and ops for the kitten, our water mains being severed by illegal contract work, our plumbing and heating being ruined and needing major fixes, needing the boiler removed and a new one installed, a window breaking, work trips away from home, finding out that the house we bought came with a nightmare junk dungeon (positive - finding an old gameboy to trade in) that will need emptied, family visits with lots of entertaining and a mad rush to sort dehumidifiers and get the place sealed, mould and draft proofed as winter sets in.

I'm really hoping that this weekend, at the very minimum, is at least quiet. 🫠