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Good day, Elle!
Pretty blowy here today!
The lorry driver has been charged with dangerous driving on the Forth Bridge.
He is Lithuanian.
The January overturn was caused by a Polish driver.
Language problems? Are the warning signs clear?
Perfect Storm was a very good book, too.
George was in the mini-series they made about "Centennial", but I think it was a minor role he had.
Yes, he is a fine looking man.
My choice, Tea for Two, is a purely sentimental choice.
A good clear round by Lizzie is all I wish for.
Enjoy the gardening.
My painter will be here later!

Good afternoon, Rusty!
I hope it is only "blowy" and not likely to get worse and cause further traffic restrictions on your bridges?
I trust that the powers-that-be will throw the book at these dangerous drivers....it is just fortunate that no one else was involved and hurt by their disobeying warning signs.
And if their language and road safety knowledge is inadequate and not up to par, then they should not be driving on our roads in the first instance, as they are a danger to others.
You are probably watching the horse -racing by now?
I hope you have a satisfactory afternoon, in that your chosen horse does well!
Has your painter arrived yet? Will he finish the job today?
We are just about to go out for a walk!
It is glorious here.
Just like Summer!

Hello, Elle!
Great day but blustery!
Painter phoned.
He will be here at 8.00 tomorrow, instead of today.
He is doing a big job on a large house for a hyper-fussy lady and she wants more painting done!
There are very many European drivers on the lorries.
It is impossible to miss the warning signs.
Yes, I have been watching the racing and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Irish trainers have won the first five races today.
Was pleased to see Douvan's lass, Holly, lead in a winner for Willie.
And yes, thank you, my horse ran well.
Ruby had him tucked in at the back of the field until approaching the last, then set him going, and he came up the hill like a rocket.
He won well.
I'd best look at the Loch site.
Not been there all day!

Elle, Update!
There is an osprey at the nest!

Elle,
It is not one of "ours" I don't think.
Rangers say it is a young male, who has since taken off and flew South.
The excitement appears to be building and they are watching the skies!

Hello Elle and Rusty,

It must have been rather difficult to land in this strong wind!

Here has been a very warm day for this time of the year (21C and perhaps plus out of very slight breeze).
I am guilty of having sun-bathed for an hour and almost fell asleep!

(Luckily my skin can take it)

Hello, Pigale!
Yes, it is quite blustery here.
Good to know "our" ospreys arrival is imminent, though!
21C is warm!
Lucky you!

Hi, Rusty!
We had a great walk!
We met up with a friend with his two dogs.......one of his dogs was so pleased to see me that she actually ran from quite a way off to greet me - normally, she just totters along slowly!
It was a heart warming welcome!
I am so pleased to hear that Nichols Canyon won the Stayers' Hurdle!
You must be delighted!
I haven't got into the habit again yet of checking the osprey nest regularly....
I must do so.
I was so excited when my eyes lighted on your saying there was an osprey there.........
Only to read in the next second that it wasn't, after all, one of "ours"!
But it sounds as though Lassie could be here any time now!
I have done quite well so far with the crosswords.......not quite finished the 15 x 15 yet but nearly there....been busy!
Will your son will be coming to see you this evening as usual?


Hello, Pigale!
Wow, your temperature is very high!
Your temp. extremes seem to swing quickly? It doesn't seem long since you were saying it was bitterly cold!
It is warm here...but still coat weather!

Hello, Elle!
Yes, I am pleased for the connections of Nichols Canyon.
A Cheltenham winner is not to be sniffed at!
That is quite normal behaviour for an osprey.
He may even try to chase off Laddie.
That is the way of the wild.
Top priority for ospreys is a good food supply nearby.
They have that at the loch and another four lochs nearby and the River Tay.
It is an excellent site!
Yes, my son should here around six.

Hi, Rusty!
I expect your son will still be with you........
I thought I would reply now, though, before going off to organise dinner.
I have had a look at the osprey site.
I saw a photo of the young visiting male!
He looked fine!
I hope he has a good Summer.
How is your son?
Are all the family ok?