TOO EXCITED TO SLEEP

Wilson and Byron have implemented a Profit Sharing policy, splitting the earnings from the Wildlife Petting Zoo and Anteater Experience straight down the middle — £17.50 each — leaving me to foot the (not-inconsiderable) 'below-the-line' costs. Whatever that means.

Apart from the charge to my VISA card, this seems very fair, as although Byron did most of the work impersonating wild animals, the Petting Zoo was Wilson's original idea and he did all the planning and organisation.

When they went to bed last night, it soon became clear they were FAR too excited to sleep... and so it proved.

Sadly, Byron will have to return to the zoo soon — it's a pleasure having him here, but he's starting to miss his Mum, Mrs Vermilingua, and his many, many siblings and half-siblings...