You know the funny thing about cleaners? They almost always have the messiest houses. You can understand why – getting home from work after a day of cleaning and donning the marigolds is akin to a busman’s holiday, which is why plenty of them struggle to do it.

Driving around over the last couple of days has made one thing clear: Christmas has definitely come early.

This week’s seen some very welcome light at the end of the tunnel, with the announcement that lockdown will end on December 2^nd, as well as some very positive updates on the vaccine front. Unfortunately, the easing of restrictions came rather too late for the afternoon tea I had planned at the weekend to celebrate a friends birthday, but we’ve all got fingers crossed that we’ll end up in a Tier that allows it to go ahead next month!

I signed up for Netflix at the weekend, for one reason and for one reason only: The Crown.

How’s lockdown going for you? I must admit I found it rather easier at the weekend, with the golden sunshine highlighting the beautiful reds, yellows and browns of the autumn leaves.