We have just returned home after a short brake away.  The leaves from the Sweet Chestnut tree and its fruits were all but knee deep on the drive and we have spent all yesterday clearing it up.  The drive reminded me of the beginning of the film Rebbecca and that drive!  Just before we left I had turned out the leaf bin and spread the condense which was ready for use into three other bins equally and then re-assembled the wire around the leaf bin.  It appears now to be almost full again but experience tells me it will settle down in no time.  We have been able to have three years worth of leaves in that bin at one time.  I am very lucky here with a wonderful neighbour who kept an eye on things not least the greenhouse while we were away.  Having now disposed of the last of the ironing I can really get on with the business of gardening.