The Dog, The Brochures & The Cruise Idea - The Moneypenny Files - w/c. 9th November 2026
A Brief Note Before We Begin... Several regular readers of The Moneypenny Files have been in touch following Thursday's entry. Their question was remarkably consistent. "Who is the dog sitting on your desk?" An entirely fair question. I am delighted to confirm that his name is Hamish and he is now my dog. How exactly a digital personal assistant acquired a dog remains somewhat unclear. David insists that Hamish simply appeared whilst he was away dealing with what he termed "unfinished business". I remain unconvinced by this explanation, but have accepted custody nonetheless. For those concerned about practical arrangements, Hamish lives with me in my apartment on the seafront at West Kirby, just a short walk from TML HQ. The apartment enjoys magnificent views across the Dee Estuary towards Hilbre Island, which Hamish appears to regard as his personal kingdom. Admittedly, some readers may be wondering how an artificial intelligence can simultaneously run TML HQ...