Slippery Slope

Leaves will fall in autumn, and there's nothing we can do about it.  However, an enormous amount of leaves are covering the pathway leading up the motte. That was fine today, as it was dry, and I found myself kicking them around in a childlike way (as one does with autumn leaves).  But, I dread to think how unsafe the paths could be if it rains or becomes damp, so please can the leaves be cleared away before the walkway really does become a 'slippery slope'.