Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value.

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The net gain (loss) during the reporting period due to ineffectiveness in interest rate cash flow hedges. Recognized in earnings.

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Number of interest rate derivative instruments held by the entity at the reporting date.

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Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details)	Apr. 10, 2016 USD ($)	Apr. 12, 2015 USD ($)	Apr. 10, 2016 USD ($)	Apr. 12, 2015 USD ($)	Jun. 15, 2015 USD ($) agreements	Apr. 14, 2014 USD ($) agreements
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest rate derivatives held \| agreements					11	9
Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount						$ 300,000,000
Interest rate swaps hedge ineffectiveness	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
October 2015 through October 2018 \| Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount					$ 200,000,000
October 2018 through October 2022 \| Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount					$ 500,000,000