'Ear, 'ear ...

'They are going home tomorrow !"

Douglas and Percy find visiting children a bit of a trial ...... overenthusiastic stroking and rude awakenings  from comfy dozes in their secret sleeping-places are patiently endured on the whole. Maybe just a little hiss to remind them who are the bosses round here.

But - the young ones take over the feeding, and they are much more generous than we are. Douglas is always willing to help Percy finish his bowl.

Tomorrow, the Surbiton set leave, and we have some days to regroup/rearrange the house before the next lot arrive.