Tuesday November 3/2015

To West Harrow. Stop on Kilburn High Road to get a bottle of wine at Aldi's. Probably the cheapest prices in the city, but we've had this particular wine before and it's quite nice. Pleased to note after the fact that a Guardian writer agrees. Horribly long queues at the tills. There are signs saying that if your purchase is under £30 ($60 CAD) you can simply use your touchless credit card but no more specific info. Tap it and pop it in your bag? Walk along Drury Road enjoying the flowers in front gardens. Fuschias in full bloom next to luxuriant deep green holly. Roses into Victorian decay but still beautifully scented. Jean's garden still has thriving geraniums. Reminiscence and talk of books and friends. And, as ever, a lovely curry.