After three years and a reduction of one third in the asking price an offer has been made and accepted for the house in Barbansais.  Failing unforeseen complicatuons it will shortly fall into the hands of the young magpie's family and I will be forced into a change of life though I don't expect to experience any concomitant hot flushes.

I do have the possibility of alternative accommodation in the area but I am looking on this event as an opportunity to do other things.  I don't intend to spend more than a few weeks there next year (so that I can fulfill my golf competition winning obligation apart from anything else) and probably even less time thereafter.

Casting directors may care to note that I expect to be available for the 2012 Fringe.