I was tempted to put the heating on for an hour or two tonight, but Geoff feels the cold much less than I do (odd, as he's of normal weight, not very well insulated as I am) and it would be quite unfair to roast him for my comfort.

Sometimes, I think it'd be very nice to have a small furritt curled up and purring on my lap; unfortunately, due to various sheddinesses, bits of electrical kit, and divers things with sharp edges, this house would be a pretty dodgy place for a feline friend, and it would be unfair (and very expensive) to put said furritt into lodgings when we go away several times a year.