When I rang Mr R's bell this afternoon, an unexpected visitor opened the door and said "Ah, you must be The Shopper"...it turned out Mr R's cousin was visiting for a few days, and being a little more sprightly (Mr R's words) had made it to the front door first!

With suitable introductions made, it was then a quick and productive trip around the aisles to get him everything he needed for the week.

Well there was much entertainment after the fact with today's parkrun as Run Director Nick was faced with the impossible dilemma of incomprehensible results. With autumn in full swing, we could only blame leaves on the line. Fortunately a joint effort between the RD team of Rue Sooz Hilary and Nick, we managed to salvage the data and junior parkrun was saved for another week.

It all started so well, Nick set up, supported by Hilary and Rue. Sarah Sooz and Anta Saffia soon arrived, finalised the last of the setup, then took up their pole positions.

Hilary on the turning point, Sooz by the playground, Sarah under her tree and Rue in the slightly unfamiliar position of tailwalker. (Based on the results experience, we may need Rue back in the safe hands as timekeeper in the future!)

First timer Anta Saffia requested barcode scanning and managed the incredible feat of getting every token returned at the end - not an easy task!

Nick took control as Run Director and once again they were off.

There were more than 50 fleet-footed finishers today, supported by a full band of high-vis heroes.

Please join us next week for a SUNDAY FUNDAY double header!

Not the cheese on Mr T's list - which is always the regular lump of cheddar from Lidl - but a crossword clue "Somerset Cheese" but which wasn't cheddar which then had us both scratching our heads. Somehow we not only covered cheeses in today's pre and post shop chat, but the Spanish Inquisition, the Spanish Civil War, and how hard it is to judge form during the Winter flat racing season...

Another well planned mission with Ms G this afternoon - she had everything to hand ready for my arrival - I even found the right front door this time. Her list was clear, and everything apart from Vinegar was on the shelves of her local Tesco - fortunately there was a local mini market a few doors down that had the missing Sarsons (large bottle...). Ms G is always so very grateful when I return with her treasure.