Staff sickness absence suddenly improves and everyone’s happy at work.

The sight of a yellow Netto carrier bag becomes familiar.

You discover the cat actually likes tinned cat food.

The family can’t tell organic from not.

A lot of people consider home made sandwiches are far better for one than bought.

Gordon Brown is photographed smiling.

Skiing holidays become unfashionable.

You find that last years winter coat still has a lot of wear in it.

The car doesn’t need as much petrol as once and seems to be running too well to exchange it this year.

You know how the balance of your bank account/ credit card.