Wow, lady!

I agree that you don't realize just how much you do until you have to show somebody else

!
Both Allegra and you are lucky to have been with the same companies. I guess I might still have been at Fairview General, birthin' babies

, if I hadn't met Duane. That would have put me at 39 years this fall. It was my favorite job of all time

.
I'm sure you must have thought of this, but what if your new colleague assisted you in your tasks and learned the trade that way, instead of having her own jobs, and you still having to do all your stuff, in addition? Maybe not what the bosses want?

But I'm glad you're being paid overtime. Btw, I do love your bank holidays! We don't have any of those off at all - I mean, no religious ones, except Christmas and New Year's, and they're considered national. Thanksgiving is national, also, but it's directly connected to the States. As for some others, we have Memorial Day on May 28th, this year, and our Labo(u)r Day is on September 3rd.
I'm very sorry to hear that your knee is still giving you grief

. Do you still use a brace at times, like an over-the-counter sleeve for your knee? I hope you can rest it as much as possible. It's wonderful that you'll have help with the yard work. And I'm so glad to hear about Larissa

. I like her choice of profession, and that boyfriend sure sounds like a keeper

.
And then there's
His Majesty, Timothy. *FANFARE*
Lord of the Garden! Slayer of Meeses! Grantor of Gifts! Insister of Caresses!Speaking of my own furry supervisor, she's napping behind me at the moment. Lately Amy's been more affectionate than ever (I'm wondering if it's the kitty pate,) though Duane gets the most attention. And he does absolutely nothing for her except pet her - when she's looking up adoringly and he has be reminded at that! It's not fair

. Anyway, it's so very good to hear from you, Paddy

!