I live with a grumpy old man and love it. He engenders so much entertainment every day and it's great fun winding him up occasionally.

He also has a number of friends of the same ilk - I just don't take them at all seriously and we all get on well. It's great fun anticipating the reaction to any given situation that might arise.

Brucie - condolences on the loss of all your pets, I feel for you. Keep on posting mate - I for one look forward to reading your stuff.