Woke up at a reasonable hour for a Brit (ie middle of the night), accidently woke Mrs M up, despite my spectre like movements around the bedroom. Went and read in the lounge. When I got back Mrs M was up and ready for breakfast; a carbohydrate crammed buffet again with great coffee. A lovely sunny start and on the road to Woodstock (don't think it was the famous one) while cursing technology in general and the stupid, stupid sat. nav in particular. In the end I b...

Just a quick correction, it turns out the locals term of abuse from the citizens of Vermont for the thousands that descend on their state during this fortnight is 'leaf peekers' not as previous reported. Next a warning to the more sensitive reader who will soon find themselves subject to phrases such as 'patchwork quilt of scarlets, crimsons, burnt oranges' or 'magnificent vista as far a the eye can see' with reference to dazzling yellows + lime greens. You may w...