I suppose the critical issue is meaningful results.

The Blackberry whisky is coming along nicely. Michaelmas has come and gone so we should not pick any more blackberries, but if you have any frozen, it works just as well.

Cats do a good job in that sense. You realize that they view you as household staff who should be grateful for being a guest in the feline society.

I have rehomed 3 disabled dogs. One blind, one 3 legged and one anxious. I recommend such actions as something which calms your spirit and enlarges your horizon. You also get to see lots of Dog messenger trees !

I must admit that despite having some sympathies for Palestinians , it is beginning to look like the surprise attack on thousands of Israeli civilians causing deaths in 4 figures was not a great idea.

anyone else making Blackberry whisky this autumn? Any hints or advice ?

It has been a bad year for blight on Anglesey. It will make me think twice about growing Tomatoes outside next year.

Another barrier to exporting farm produce to the EU.

I live on an island, sometimes good, sometimes bad. But I have no Egrets.

Don't forget the hack pieces by the Guardian, the Telegraph, The Daily MaIL, The BBC, Private Eye and many more. Or, just a thought, maybe there is something wrong here and the conspiracy theorists are the ones with their fingers in their ears?