Well, maybe 'spasmodic' means every six months? Happy New Year, Feliz Ano Novo, Feliz Año Nuevo.
In 2009 the above mentioned Pedro Coelho passed away about 6 months or so ago, being found stiff as a board unexpectedly in his kitchen dwelling house one morning - now interred in the garden.
Max soldiers on as he has been for almost 4 years since his unfortunate health decline then. Tigger is still active if somewhat overweight from constant eating. Today is Theo's birthday.

I am acting as 'Cover Supervisor' (supervising classes for sick or otherwise absent teachers) at Guru Nanak VA Sikh Secondary School where Georgina continues as Head of English.