I’m typing this with my left hand, Earl is on my lap, his head on my hand, I have cramp. He is not well, still having trouble after a very traumatic week with frequent stays at the V.ery E.xpensive T.imeshare. I cannot bring myself to disturb him. The TV remote, on the floor, is just in reach of my left toes which so far have managed to select channels 111, 1_ _, 11_, 279 and 999. For those with Virgin Media you may recognise 279 as The God Channel, 999 was a desperate Michael Flatley inspired dance on the remote to change the channel to anything but! So, 999: ‘Getting the most from Virgin Media’ on infinite loop it is because this is the first time Earl has properly rested since his return yesterday. He is at peace, just there on my crampy hand and I wouldn’t have it any other way.