My family are here this weekend. Luke, mark and Kat, Cyril (who has stayed since Thursday) Alexander and his parents, uncle rich and aunt toula. Thus, all bar one of my maternal cousins and siblings are here,, and Chris’ll get here tonight! The house is fairly full, and we have much to celebrate. Indeed, taking pride of place on the sideboard in the conservatory is a photo of me in my cap and gown. On top of this there’s Cyril’s degree and mark’s doctorate to drink to! It really is quite cool.

Now here’s an idea…right, I’m off to teach my cousins and brothers about Cat empire!