Minerva the dog and I are managing quite well.
My new 235s are in the lounge and I've still got my shoes on!
On a kitchen wisdom note...
Don't pour sausage dripping from the grill pan into Petit Filou fromage frais pots.
(I found them in Minerva's bed)
They shrink and dump the oil immediately.
I have now waterproofed the worktops but the kitchen smells gorgeous.
I'm off to pour EP90 down the bathroom sink.