Sarah has my TV for two months while she's laid up with a bad ankle.

Now I have time for everything.

Gem pointed out that even the washing up is done. And put away. The garden is neat. All bills have been dealt with. And Stix has had a run.

So far this week - and it's only Thursday - I've been to the cinema and to the pub twice.

It's great to get out every night, but I have to keep looking into my drink when anyone tries to discuss politics, wars, Eastenders, the X-factor or Celebrity Big Brother.