The next open house is scheduled for... well. That's the question, isn't it? In my last email I blithely said 23 May, but I actually meant Saturday 24 May. However, a couple of you have let me know that actually Friday would work quite well for you, and I had A Thought (always dangerous). Normally I will certainly pick a Saturday to throw open my doors - after all most of us are wage slaves during the week. But that's not true of everyone, or always, so maybe it would be worthwhile to try a different day just this once.

Here's the nub: since anyone who can't make the Friday will surely be able to make another Saturday party, I am not so worried about accommodating the 9-to-5ers this time; I need to hear from anyone who *would* like to come on Friday 23rd. If there turns out to be a modestly significant number, we shall make it so. If not, Saturday reclaims its title.

Your call...