Oh Jan that's great, good of you to chance that ladder, looks very dodgy. I've got a roll of stuff here that has a rough surface, like roofing felt but narrower, really good strong stuff will leave it over there when I go tomorrow, also have a can of no more leaks stuff you spray round the edges to seal. Blackberry pie sounds nice and you deserved a treat after chancing that ladder but out there on your own

did you think what you might do if the ladder went from under you

next time take one of us with you eh? Safety in numbers. Heard bout your water on the news how awful for you having to boil all this time, hope the doggies are ok