We made it!

The second accident in a week on the A55 at the Conwy Tunnel throws into sharp relief just how much the communities surrounding Llandudno depend on the smooth, unfettered operation of that road.  Many folk routinely commute between the Conwy Valley and Llandudno, and the closure of any road - no matter how brief - can have repercussions for those trying to get to school or work.  It'll be some time before we hear the details of either accident, but one has to ask if the nine car pile up - at least - might not have had something to do with a lack of care and excess speed.

Well, Halloween has come and gone and we're all still here. The barriers between the worlds haven't fallen - or at least, not noticeably so - and the world continues to turn merrily on its axis.  Bonfire night fast approaches, then we have Christmas to look forward to.

Bonfire night can be a problem for animals, of course, and it seems mainly dogs are affected, primarily because of their acute hearing, particularly in the upper frequency ranges.  It's not the bangs that terrify them so much as the noises we can't hear. Vets will happily and willingly dispense tranquillisers for our canine companions and making them snug and cosy before it all kicks off is also a good plan.  And let's hope that the associated injuries this year continue to decrease.