It seems we were greatly missed by two thirds of the feline population of Norris Towers.
The catlings, Josie and Cally were vocal in greeting our return (or was it demanding "Gooshy Food! Now!"?). Ivan sauntered in later in his usual laconic style.
Before arising this morning there the two youngsters were, alternately curled up next to us or demanding tht ears be scritched. On getting up I noticed nothing, went downstairs, fed them, took Penny a cup of coffee then went about sorting myself out for the day. Sometime between then and when I kissed Pen farewell just before I left, one of the little darlings deposited a gift on the end of the bed. The mouse population of Stoke Gifford has been reduced again.