October 2008

October 16

Had an enjoyable day out at the renowned — and ever expanding — Colchester Zoo yesterday, despite the rotten weather.

Managed to get around all the sections, and only missed out on seeing the meerkats who failed to make an appearance each time I stopped by (I don’t blame them staying in their burrow out of the cold and wet).

Well worth a visit to see the great variety of animals, but be warned: it is on quite a hill!

October 6

In the early hours of this morning a neighbours front door was set alight, just weeks after twelve car windows were randomly smashed on my road.

Despite being in the front room, I was totally unaware and undisturbed by this [and the previous mass] incident, despite the fire brigade being on the scene to tackle the blaze.

Should it have been my front door that was targeted I hate to think when I might have become aware of the impending danger.

Colchester crime is getting worryingly close to home, and it is unprovoked, sinister, and with the very real prospect of deadly consequences.

Entries made in September.