A familiar list for Mr R today, with the addition of some AA batteries and the option to fish for mackerel if the sardines proved elusive. Fortunately a pair of Tesco's came to the rescue for everything on his list, and the walk between the two shops and back to his with treasure in hand was very pleasant in the afternoon sunshine.

Another perfect morning greeted us under the Big Tree today - and the blue sky, sunshine and ideal parkrunning conditions (occasional fallen leaves aside) brought out a crowd, with 61 runners completing today's 2 lapper around the fields, which included 8 absolute first timers and a whole series of PBs. Excellent work by all concerned.

Nick, as today's RD, was very glad to have the support of London Fields GG regulars Sooz and Hilary, along with Fuad, John and Louise who had answered the call to various local GG groups for more hands, and volunteers Gary, Marion, Nick, Tom and Ching-Yi, who all kindly gave up their time this morning to make it all run as smoothly as it did. Judging by the (mostly) smiles and out of breath faces as runners got their barcodes scanned having sprinted down the finishing straight, everyone did a great job.

We'll be back next week under the big tree for more of the same - can't ensure it'll be the same clear blue skies, but join us if you can - feelgood and happy smiley junior runners guaranteed.

Even before I'd got to sit down, Mr T asked me if I knew the meaning of the word Anthology - clearly it had puzzled him in this week's crossword - I did, and explained the answer, and then realised it was also a good word to describe our usual Friday afternoon chats...

A "routine" shop for Mrs S this morning - a quick run down the list with nothing too obscure to go hunting for at the world's politest supermarket. She needed a new role of kitchen foil, which involved a bit of miming to ensure I got the right size, and a replacement bottle of olive oil, for which it was just easier to take a picture...