There's been a distinct autumnal nip in the air these last couple of days - hardly surprising as it's nearly the end of September! As it happens, I like autumn - season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, etc - but it's not all good news.
In just under six weeks time we have Guy Fawkes night to endure. Personally, I enjoy watching a good fireworks display, but can't see the pleasure in letting off a few in your own garden. It costs an arm and a leg for even a small display box and they hardly last for long either. I really think that it's time to confine this to organised displays only. Think how many needless injuries this could prevent...