Luckily he’s gone away for the weekend with a gang of friends to a bunk barn in the Dales.

It’s not that I’m nosy but I’m always trying to develop my language skills.

I find it hard to believe that anyone needs that much football in their life.

she seems to like it and, in fact, become quite evangelical about recommending it to others.

Changes are certainly afoot but I’m not sure I’m going to like them.

As ever, its one rule for human beans, and one (different) rule for dogs.

I think I know the cause. I think Leeds is being invaded.

This was all done on the telephone - an electronic, shouting instrument beloved by human beans.

The net result is I’m a little deaf.

I just think whatever it costs, I’m worth it for the joy and happiness I bring them.

(I’ve given up trying to understand human beans - they’re either very complicated or just random beans that act unpredictably.

“Feels like winter” he said as he opened the door to take me for a walk.