Here's a brief introduction to the main characters in my life:

The Bear:  my husband, a true Gemini if ever there was one, sometimes quite soft and cuddly but usually VERY moody and with a worn out sense of humour!

The Whale: my EX-husband, handicapped and also part of the household. (A recipe for disaster? !) Overweight and ponderous, not remotely malicious (as can be the Bear) but can be incredibly irritating.

Jay: my son (with the Whale as father). Lives with us all the time and is very helpful in regard to looking after the Whale but I hope one day soon he will find a satisfying and rewarding job/career . . . . . .

CC: my daughter, who gave up her job in London to come and help out when I had my cataract operations and knee problems last January (2007). My wishes for her include finding a man and a job she really likes (not necessarily in that order. . .)

The Cats;  Toby, Mustard and Pepper, Holly, Parsley and Chloe.