We’ve had the attic boarded, reinsulated, a window put in, a light put up, sockets, etc. A nice new large hatch and a loft ladder were also part of the package. The idea is to put my office in the top of the house where I have room to spread out and keep my clutter out of the more public places.

But putting more rooms into the house has led to a voyage of discovery for Fudge. Smudge has been too timid so far.

First he tried to climb the wrong ladder.

That tantalising hatch! Just out of reach! What am I doing wrong?

Aha! That’s how I do it.

Unfortunately, getting down is a little trickier than getting up.

Anyway, now the attic is ready, I have to declutter the rest of the house. Hmm.