I have started compiling a list of requirements for “man” jobs pre christmas. This isn’t meant to be a sexist list. If anybody knows any good female electricians or plumbers let me know.

1, Light in shed broken thanks to teenager clearly kicking ball into it or dangling from it.
2. Loo seat in top bathroom broken and now teenage son peeing all over the floor (or that’s his excuse anyway)
3. Extension leads need to be found and arranged strategically around a house that is about to have way too many Christmas lights.
4. Winter pruning required for overgrown bushes in garden.
5. Winter pruning required for overgrown bush myself, come to think of it.
6. Things vaguely wrong with my car (blocked tubes?) but can’t be sure exactly what the problem is so ignoring
7. Things vaguely wrong with me (blocked tubes?) but can’t be sure exactly what the problem is so ignoring (but getting exceedingly grumpy).
8. Require escort for Christmas parties and especially need gorgeous 25 – 40 year old to gatecrash ex husbands Christmas drinks party.

…and my list is only going to get longer.