SO nice to have an extra hour this morning. JR went to the gym, while I spent the morning reading the news (and the match reports of the RWC final).

Later, I took Archie round the block and I posted off my old phone for my refund. I took a video of the process, in case the parcel doesn't arrive. The woman who was patting Archie beside me must have wondered if I often filmed my postbox deposits...

But as we walked along the pavement, a chap came towards us carrying a bag. I knew Archie was going to bark - he doesn't like anything different, a bag, a hat, an umbrella - and so bark he did. Well - blow me down - as I was about to say 'sorry' the man stopped, jabbed his index finger at Archie, and YELLED at him, 

'STOP THAT NOISE!' 

I was rather stunned. But he immediately apologised and said that his friends are trying to get him to stop responding to loud noises (or words to that effect). He then yelled 'FREE PALESTINE!!' and stomped off.

Elizabeth took Archie out in the afternoon, and avoided the rain. They then spent the afternoon making a carrot cake. 

I didn't take any photos (none worth sharing anyway) so thankfully Elizabeth did.