There are a bunch of clichés running through my head: 

> What a difference a day makes

...and...

> All good things come to those who wait 

...or perhaps more aptly...

> The pendulum swings

Bit first, three photos - sort of for feline Friday:

![Gandalf thinks he's invisible but his tail gives him away](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/fionasfavourites/EpNoPmWhTSPSzjNiTjV8TBbNQok4fjAEff9AqL6otibkRUeNaob6VnuUUj7XkJN2yRF.jpg)

![Tell him, you can see him, and the tail flaps](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/fionasfavourites/23xKqwFaJsDt4mxs368JsT1rBciydhpZhQqmXdzS3peLg8G4CLR5EghLWififTGfXGoJg.jpg)

![...and doesn't stop.  A little like a whip.  Or a pendulum...](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/fionasfavourites/AKF8DZf23m6ALBugCJofAMaPpr1gYwuSqe47VzdQsKwK6sU2vXW9SmEUESQfHF9.jpg)

Why have I settled on the pendulum?  Well, what I've both been waiting for, and afraid of, happened.  *Hurry-up-and-wait*, in the space of five minutes turned into *we-need-it now*.  In the space of one phone call - at midday on the 17th of the month. Anyway, my client agrees that our client will have to accept that we can do only what's humanly possible.  Even though my preference is to have completed all the work and billed... We shall see. Given that I have six working days left in the month - for them!

Happily, I had a mostly productively billable afternoon before heading to the kitchen. 

![IMG_20221118_042547_560.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/fionasfavourites/AKNLdKKUGV2nnicQi9uX37zX4S3eTVxRbxthU8pgYU99BxsSsLA9Ro54NQfz7m2.jpg)

Poached duck eggs on a bed of sautéed vegetables with seared courgette. Side salads for both of us and potatoes for him. 

***Post script:***  I am trying to participate in @traciyork's November #HiveBloPoMo.  I emphasise *trying* because the last two months have been exactly that - trying. There have been times that I've just been too exhausted and uninspired to post, let alone write something profound.  That shouldn't stop **you** - or anyone.  Read about how to participate [here](https://peakd.com/hive-134671/@traciyork/hive-blog-posting-month-aka-hiveblopomo-starts-november-1st-2022).

*I've made it to day 17!*

<strong>Until next time, be well
<strong>Fiona
<strong>The Sandbag House
<strong>McGregor, South Africa</strong></strong></strong></strong>
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