It has been some hectic weeks on the global level, we followed the American election trail inch by inch and to think it has ended in such a triumph!! Although I suspect that there were many who might not agree with this. But after last night and listening to Obama's victory speech: we realized what an orator he is, and if he is so articulate on his feet we must be a good thinker, and that can only bode good not only for the US but also for all of us in the rest of the world. After the last 8 years we were made all aware & dependent on who the American President is. And what was worse none of us non- American can not even vote for someone so powerful and influential in worldly matters. If Al Gore's presidency had not been stolen from him, I am convinced that the world today would have been quite different; and also I think that if Bush had not been the President for these last years Obama possibly would not therefore have become the first black President destined for the White House. What a tremendous success out came this is. Although I must say that if it hadn't been for McCain's running mate who know things might have been different, although I respect him immensely for the way he took his defeat.
However as that may be, I do feel that the new President elect will have his work cut out and certainly inherits a fantastic amount of troubles and difficulties and problems to carry and to solve. It also will be very interesting to see whom he selects for his cabinet and advisers. As we know these are of the utmost importance when it comes to governing and running such an influential country. Let us wish him well and that he may solve all those problems with which he was landed. I somehow he will fulfill all expectations and be considered as one of America's great Presidents: together with Lincoln and Roosevelt.
For the rest we have chundered along, the autumn weather did not keep up to its promise although I was able to captured some of the more spectacular colours imaginable and yesterday in a grey overcast day we went to the Arboretum just outside Godalming 
even so I got one of the trees that was just turning, I love the greeny green. But the exciting thing was their sculpture trail that is on till 12 Dec. so I was very pleased when John suggested we go for a walk there with the Jellies. They however weren't as happy as they had to walk on the lead, both of them. Where as Jed was fine on the expandable lead, Nellie was on an ordinary lead and pulled a lot; she hates not being in the front; and it was muddy and slippery and she nearly pulled me over in order to be first in the queue . So I changed with John and had Jed, he was the gentleman he usually is, but when I wanted to stop to photograph he just went on, which was definitely not making my pix too good. Judge for yourselves!
even so I got one of the trees that was just turning, I love the greeny green. But the exciting thing was their sculpture trail that is on till 12 Dec. so I was very pleased when John suggested we go for a walk there with the Jellies. They however weren't as happy as they had to walk on the lead, both of them. Where as Jed was fine on the expandable lead, Nellie was on an ordinary lead and pulled a lot; she hates not being in the front; and it was muddy and slippery and she nearly pulled me over in order to be first in the queue . So I changed with John and had Jed, he was the gentleman he usually is, but when I wanted to stop to photograph he just went on, which was definitely not making my pix too good. Judge for yourselves! These fellas are most amusing and very clever
unfortunately there were five of these 'wicker' fellas emerging out of the ground starting with the head. I thought I had all of them but it seems that I am missing one; a pity that 'cause he was having a hard time getting out of the ground.
unfortunately there were five of these 'wicker' fellas emerging out of the ground starting with the head. I thought I had all of them but it seems that I am missing one; a pity that 'cause he was having a hard time getting out of the ground. 
I will leave all of you with this final pix. My only regret the sun wasn't shining; and I cannot go back for another shot as the colours are nearly over. 
We saw a wonderful program on Alastair Cooke and his letter from America to which we listened religiously every Sunday till he died at 95 some years ago. Hence the title of my blog.
