Trying to get ahead of myself today for a change. This is probably the brightest it is going to be today anyway, if the weather forecast can be believed. The sun has disappeared in the last half hour and the rain no doubt will follow.

I found this rather large spider waiting for it's breakfast, which didn't seem to be forthcoming. I see we have some Morrisons' Spooky Loops in the cupboard - perhaps he'd like some?

Halloween is on it's way, the shops are full of pumpkins and ghouly gear. Emma has even made herself a countdown 'calinder' which she has bluetacked to her bedroom wall. She says her friend has invited her to a Halloween party.