What a great thread.....we had a nice Christmas with family and friends, but hot here....so the pool was put to good use. Just my husband and me rattling around in the house now....so now they've all gone home we are just pootling around and relaxing after the frenzy of activity. Sorry about your roaches Madame Kelly, and Lynnie, you are so not alone in the 'mad family members' department. Jet, your animals/farm sounds wonderful and they clearly bring much happiness. Good wishes for 2017 to you all .....from the land of Aus.xxxx