Another update!
So...re the mice....after a night of skitterings and clattering and all manner of strange noises I have decided they have to go. They were just taking the mickey last night!Will mentioned a method involving a bottle covered in olive oil over a bucket of water which drowns them but that is not what I have in mind.In Brisbane today I bought three humane traps which catch the critters alive for relocation...they are baited, with 'Stanthorpe Cheese' made by Will,and set......we shall see.On the Jaxy Generator front....I came home to fine Will in full washing mode with the washing machine on spin and Jaxy spluttering away providing the power.It works!