Okay, what have I forgotten?

Thank you for the silly spider scandalbaby! And Happy Halloween to US friends (and anyone else who celebrates!)

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Almost everything done in readiness to leave tomorrow ... except the actual packing.

It isn't as bad as it sounds. I have everything set out, ready to be packed - we just don't bring the suitcase in until the last moment, sparing the dogs (and ourselves!) all the anxiousness the sight of a suitcase tends to provoke.

But the dogs will be at least a little happy with arrangements; Pip, one of their favourite people is going to house-sit. Or puppy-sit. Poor old Lady Muck is really too old and confused for a kennel, especially since it's been years since she's been to one.

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Our first iris bloomed today - a yellow one. I was wondering if it would ever show its petals! And the jacaranda is showing a few little flowers, too.

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Okay, I'm going to answer some comments, reply to an email, then I think I'm set ... see you next week!