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Thanks everyone - still struggling but got 45 at last which is quite brilliant!

Wendy: I was at a disadvantage with 33d. It's rather like my using Paul Newman in a clue about, say, putting clothes on (dressing).

39 - think "gun" for draw back?

Thanks again - an intransitive verb eh?

Didn't know the small stone was called one of those either.

I must get out more.

Wendy: Haven't you ever paved a driveway- or an expanse for your decorative fowl to stroll along on?

dear aristo
I am having so much trouble with your 25d
I originally had a shooting strap!! Where that came from I know not. However, with the exotic bird now firmly in place, I am in deeper trouble. Help !

Shooting strap not a million miles off. Think of Atlas for first part?

As noted above, hold up should be holdup. For withstand think of synonym for bear or endure.

Thanks AB. I may have lunch and a lie down and return with inspiration.
J

thanks ariso.
I will return with a 'eureka' later, hopefully
J