It was one of those fine October days br free from summer’s heat and haze br but not yet gripped by autumn chill. br br It was one of those fine October days br when the sky’s so clear br you can see the moon br through the atmosphere br at midday. br br It was one of those fine October days br when the trees sport yellow and red br instead of everyday summer green. br br It was one of those fine October days br when one draws a deep breath br and is grateful br to be resident on Earth.