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Hi, Rusty!
On a happier and more cheerful and less controversial note....!
I have received a phone call from our elder daughter , who is proposing to come and visit us on Sunday!
She is coming down this way to meet up with a friend and will spend Saturday with said friend, and then Sunday with us.
That will be nice!
I have a bit of jiggling to do......but can rearrange a few things!
(We never get much notice!)
Right, I am away out with the dog........very briefly........rather late today........

Hello, Elle!
You can't beat a bit of controversy when discussing a "hot news" topic!
i am sure you will squeeze your daughter in at the table.
I am being collected by Miss La Bamba tomorrow.
The Pine Cone beckons!
Just the two of us!
I see Sir Andy got beaten in Paris!

Hello, Pigale!
Just wondering how you and your sore back are getting on?
Any signs of improvement?

Hi, Rusty!
It is a lovely evening - actually the best time of the day.
Beautiful out!
Yes, all sorted for Sunday...we have reorganised a few arrangements and shall be at home now at the time our daughter wishes to come!
So Andy lost to Stan Wawrinka...umm.....and Rafa looks set to beat Thiem....it should be a good Final on Sunday!
But it will be one more thing I shall have to record!
I also left a message for Pigale yesterday, wishing her well and enquiring how she is........
She didn't reply to that either.....but earlier she did tell us that it hurt her when sitting at the computer and typing........
So maybe she is being sensible and resting?
You and Miss L-B will enjoy your outing together tomorrow!

Hello, Elle!
I am sure Pigale is going along OK.
it is a fine evening here too.
I have no picture from the Loch.
You?
I watched a bit of Andy and Stan's game.
Two good players!
Yes, I am looking forward to seeing La Bamba tomorrow.
Did you purchase any more books from Amazon?

Hi, Rusty!
Well, my web picture of the ospreys is okay initially, in that I can see Lassie and the two chicks clearly for about a minute......then, as often happens, I get the opaque glass effect creeping over the picture.
It is weird!
The chicks are getting very big, aren't they? Has there been any mention of their gender, as yet?
No, Rusty, I have made no decisions as to what books to order next......
I am toying with investigating new books by favourite authors....which I should greatly enjoy reading, but which would prove expensive.......
Or going for "used" books, which have stood me in very good stead - and been good for my pocket!
I might browse at leisure over the weekend.
What are you reading at the moment?
Don't forget to try that book of Miss P's - A Shine of Rainbows" - that I recommended?
I think you would enjoy that.

I had a black screen about half an hour ago, but it's fine now.

Hello, Elle!
The chicks are on a very high protein diet, hence the growth rate.
Yes, my picture has returned.
I have not read anything lately.
I have earmarked several on Amazon about the hydro schemes up North, and the "tunnel tigers".
There were some great civil engineering achievements.
My family were involved in many of the jobs.
So, I've heard the stories since I was wee from my father and uncles, and now I'll read a book or two about what went on.
Be a nice change, I think.

Hi, Rusty!
Yes, I should think you will find it very interesting, reading about engineering feats that your family have helped to achieve.
It sounds a good idea.
I have discovered that Andre Agassi - another tennis hero of mine - has also written his autobiography., entitled "Open".
Having enjoyed Mac's story, I am tempted to buy the life story of Andre.
John is the older by about ten years...but there must be overlaps in their tennis careers. It might be interesting to compare their viewpoints and lifestyles.
Mmmm, I shall see.
I shall take a look at Amazon...and ebay too, this time, as I have no money left in my Amazon account!

Good morning, Elle!
A bit dreich here!
I have ordered a book about the "tunnel tigers"!.
Should be interesting.
Written by Patrick Campbell.
I vaguely remember him on TV panel shows.
Yes, look on eBay, too.
Sometimes the books are cheaper there.
Now, do you know what i have discovered?
The present day Jumbos in The Times are smaller than the Jumbos of the past.
Did you realise that?
Today's is 23x23, and years ago they were 27x27.
Wonder when and why they changed?