We have a beautiful solitaire set - a turned wooden base populated with multicoloured, handblown glass marbles of different designs that sparkle as they catch the sunlight. Although less so when I haven't dusted for a couple of weeks. So this morning, in a flurry of Friday housework whilst polishing these, I paused to play a game (as I always do - I need rewards and incentives to do the chores).

And, for the first time ever, I completed it - just a single marble left in the middle of the solitaire board where it should be. I was astonished; I can generally get down to two remaining - usually sitting on opposite sides of the board. I have no idea what I did differently. I've played this off and on for over 50 years without success so it may never happen again.

However, I am going out to buy a ticket for the Euromillions tonight!