Wow - it's so nice to know that other people have to get up at the crack of sparrows, too! I'm usually up at 6 during the week (the cockerels wake me as soon as it's light, bless 'em!) as I have to sort out the animals before I leave for work and that's usually about 8 to 8.30, depending on where I'm going. Today, I slept till nearly 10. am, when K. Jnr. brought me up a cuppa - he said he thought I needed the rest, love him. Must admit, I've been shattered this week, driving all over the country. I haven't even been out today - just slobbed around the house & took the dogs round the fields this afternoon - lovely!! K xx