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ummm, I saw what had happened. I am so sorry for you and your boy. Must have been a huge shock.
Mazie - listen to Craft. Only remove the things you can't live without. So that'll be chopping off his head. Tbh - the wisteria may well benefit from a good cut back. Even if it looks a bit pathetic right now.
Redman, I really really hope so. Just as I get second load of washing on the line, I am forced to clean up again and put the third load into soak before I wash it! He is so embarrassed though poor wee thing - but his timing is perfect.