Crash, bang, wallop!

It's that time of year again. Gunpowder, treason and plots. And that's just in the office!

Now, whilst fireworks and loud noises don't bother me (I have been known to burst balloons with my teeth. I know. It's a health and safety nightmare with all that shredded latex. But that's another story). However, my Uncle Zac was a proper scaredy cat (although he was a dog) and once even ripped the cat flap out of the kitchen door in his haste to get into the house. So I know it's not a great time for some dogs - and cats.

Not my Uncle Zac. But a good representation of how he felt about fireworks...

The RSPCA have lots of really good advice for pet owners on their fireworks web page.

So please be careful out there canines, felines and humans. Enjoy your sparklers, bangers, rockets etc safely - and spare a thought for your four-legged friends.

Me? I'll be out and about as usual. Playing with one of my favourite toys; the HoverCraft.

Fireworks? What fireworks?

Public announcement over and out. Yowzah!