As an aside, this is the list of characters who may or may not appear during the life of this blog. Any resemblance to any living person, animal or plant is unintentional.

Al.............husband, handyman and general all round good guy.
Sheryl......yup, me.

Mrs H......Lovely lady we are gardening for.

Archie.....One of our dogs.
Billie.......Another dog.
Penny.....Another dog.
Billy........Yet another dog.

Lots of cats.............seriously, lots of cats!
The Girls......our chickens.

Obviously there will be a supporting cast including a few extras who will be introduced as we evolve.