Maurice isn't the problem - he's got my thumb prints all over him (thank goodness he doesn't visit this forum!). However, I've got two chihuahuas and they're about as easy to control as crocodiles. One is very elderly (almost 17) and blind. She pines dreadfully if I'm not in her immediate vicinity, so I only get to sneak into the workshop when Maurice is around to keep her company. Just lately he's had a lot of agency work, so I've been a bit house-bound. Added to which, there's been all the work going on to create my new kitchen.