Getting ready for winter, Trump goes crazy and whos that knocking on the door?

It’s been a bit of mixed bag weather wise this week. Some days started off cool & wet and then turned hot & sunny and vice versa. Still it means we have been able to get out & about everyday. We have done quite a few river walks in Marlow and Hurley, the path from Marlow to Hurley was flooded early on in the week and on Thursday the river was very high indeed and flowing rapidly too. It’s a bit worrying to have so much water around so early on in the season and to have flood warnings issued. It does not bode well! Friday morning we awoke to a frost, quite a shock to see but it made for a beautiful autumnal walk, the leaves are starting to turn and the frost prompted some to fall and join the carpet of acorns, conkers and sweet chestnuts that are abundant this year. People are out gathering sloes and there have been complaints that the bushes have been stripped bare by greedy sloe gin makers. Sloes are best after a frost has been on them but as with all things a “life hack” has been spread about that you can avoid the wait by putting them in the freezer. How does it go? Patience is a virtue. We managed a bit of gardening and I visited the age concern garden to tidy it up and plant some bulbs. It is sad as it remains closed as it was planned to reopen for a pop in and chat venue 3 days a week but with the virus on the up again this has had to be shelved. The mental health and indeed the physical health of our usual visitors remains a big concern. Wednesday night we went out for dinner with Martyn and Sue to Da Luca, I was not impressed with my meal of veal escalope as I felt it had been precooked and then reheated. Ian had a massive calzone that he managed to get through even after a starter of mussels. It was nice to be out even though we had to eat indoors but they are very good with safe distancing thing. Ian had a haircut and I had my flu jab. We had our logs and coal delivered so we are all ready for winter now, Ian spent a happy few hours building up his log pile.Yes it’s been an exciting week for us, we can barely contain our excitement. Lets talk about Donald Trump, where to start. Well he claims he feels fitter and better than he has for years, yes Donald you are pumped full of steroids that is why you feel so good, sadly not a miracle from God as you seem to think it is. This week saw the President organise a cavalcade drive round outside the hospital where he is in quarantine (or perhaps not) so he could wave to his supporters despite still being Covid positive. Nancy Pelosi is to evaluate the Presidents mental health as he claims to have been cured of Covid and says 'I'm a perfect physical specimen and I'm extremely young. And so I'm lucky that way,' He is 74 and classified as obese. Trump says she is crazy and trying to plot a coup. He also says he is not contagious at all, removes his mask and states he is cured and probably immune from the Chinese plague. Back this side of the pond. The virus is still increasing rapidly. New restrictions came into force last night in Scotland – no alcohol to be served indoors and opening hours for hospitality is 6am to 6pm. Outdoor drinks are allowed. Pubs and restaurants in 5 areas will be shut from Friday 9th October for 16 days. England - there will be an announcement on Monday 12th October about new and stricter restrictions for England. A 3-tier system is to be implemented which is mainly affecting the north of the country at present. However London is reportedly on the brink of a lockdown. I don’t really understand some reports in the papers as we in South Bucks are classed as being in the red zone. We have 55 per 100k where as Newcastle, which is also in the red zone, has 516 per 100k. Its not like we are getting out much and a further lockdown wont really affect us as long as the shops., garden centres and DIY stores stay open. I must go and calm Willow down as the doorbell has just rung, not only that he recognised the voices as belonging to the bangy noisy builders and it has thrown him into a state of terror.