[Margaret Pilkington]

I don't mind everyone knowing that i have a rather large feline.

Actually he isn't under the sideboard......but that isn't because he didn't try.....he nearly ripped his shoulder blades off trying to get under there.
I was hoping that the rain (which has come down in torrents) would bring the proceedings to a timely end...but it is still very loud at the moment.
I pity you having to put up with this kind of thing until the New Year.

I thought there was a law against letting fireworks off after 11pm.