Oh thank Christ! You are still about Sassy.
The little buggers darlings are on their way to you now - I know it's a little early but they were so diabolical excited at the thought of meeting their Auntie Sassy and her lovely cat that I couldn't wait to put them on the plane felt I couldn't deny them the delights of your lovely home though it won't be for long believe you me .
I know the original intention was to send them by train, but FK and LP wanted to experience the delights off effortless flight, and FH was lured by the promise of the bags of nuts that they give out on even short flights and it was worth paying the extortionate prices to be rid and I couldn't deny them anything, bless them.
I've arranged a taxi to collect them at the airport. Octo can stay as long as she likes - she has been a Godsend! She's the only one in this house who could hold onto the three of them tightly whilst simultaneously washing, drying and putting away, as well as pouring us each a medicinal gin.
I have new respect for Grouchy, I can tell you!
Oh - Happy New Year