The gate opens easily - br someone's oiled it quite recently. br There's fresh gravel on the path br this winter day. br There's a dog kennel out there and br a single warning bark from inside the house but br your shins are safe. br Those neighbours of his seem br quiescent today.. br The doormat has said br WELCOME for br some frayed years now. br There are lights on and br the door opens quickly although br they weren't expecting you so soon. br br 'How about a walk around after br coffee, this crisp morning? br Just as far as you like? There's br lots to show you..' br br We walk further than br I intended, laughing br over the word br 'accessible'.