We’re flying tomorrow, and are stupidly excited about it. I have a minor chest infection I’m trying to shake, which is impacting my breathing a little, so hauling suitcases around a hilltown to the top floor of our block should prove nicely challenging!

I *think* we have everything prepped for our nine-week absence:

• Fridge emptied of spoilable goods
• House security/sitting arrangements made
• Bins ready to be put out over the weekend
• Cash transferred
• Lift to the airport arranged (thanks to my brother!)
• Packed! (Well, duh!)  Sufficient electronics stowed and ready-to-go, along with peripherals like headphones and rechargers, and, of course, the ubiquitous Ireland-to-Continent plug adaptors
• The cats will be housed early tomorrow morning
• Sunglasses, books and audiobooks!

Just one more thing: can someone do something about the weather for the weekend?!