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Hello, Elle!
Well done!
Yes, "player as" is what's needed.
Mr Rogan must have been sleeping to let that one blow by him.
Yes, 18a is a good one!
I am sure your new neighbours will be revealed soon!
Wait for a wee while, then knock on the door to introduce yourselves.
And don't be too nosey.... to begin with!


Hello, Malone,
I agree about the "lady doctor" bit.
At the practice I go to, the "lady doctors" outnumber the "gentleman doctors"!

"Nosey", Rusty?
Who.......me?
Oh, I think it will be a while before anyone moves in........
All that has happened so far is a board outside, saying the house is "Sold".
It has been somewhat neglected over the years and will need a lot doing to it before it is up to standard.
It may be that the purchaser prefers to have it all "done up", before living in it.......or, of course, he /she /they may be young and enthusiastic and "camp out" there, whilst renovating it.
What we - and the neighbours on the other side - are hoping is that the house has not been bought by builders for the purpose of "conversion" to flats.
These are big old houses ......and that is a distinct possibility.
It would be nice if it just became a 'single - family' home, as it has always been.

Hello, Elle!
Let us hope you get the neighbours that you hope for.
Most of mine are fine, but you can get folk you can see far enough.
How is your wonky toe getting on?

Hi, Rusty!
Regarding neighbours......
We are very lucky in that there is a nucleus of us (in our street) who have lived here for a long time, and we are all friendly and on very good terms.
Furthermore, it is good that there is always someone to count on in an emergency, say, before family could arrive.
We are all appreciative of that aspect.
Now....my toe?
I am pleased to say that it seems to be (more-or-less) recovered!
I am hoping that the (excruciatingly) painful experience was but a one-off!
Thank you for asking!
How is your filling holding out?

Hello, Elle!
You are fortunate with your neighbours!
Sounds like you had a gouty toe.
Good that it has recovered, though I think you should keep the football to a minimum.
My filling seems OK.
I had a banana for my tea, though.
I was having a look at the TV schedules and you will be pleased to know the US Open Tennis is on Eurosport next week, live.

Hi, Rusty!
Ah, I hadn't realise it was the US Open Tennis next week......
It will be good to have that to watch.
Yes, I shall be thankful for EuroSport Player, as I doubt it will be covered by the BBC?
I do not as yet have next week's TV guide, so cannot check that out.
There is a fair bit of Athletics still to come over the next few weeks, too!
It is easier for me when sport is covered on the television though...as then I can always record it if necessary.
It has started to rain here.

Hello, Elle!
Just wondering if ITV4 will show it?
They covered Roland Garros.
I'll have a look tomorrow.
It is not on BBC, and I do not think it is on Red Button.
It is on Eurosport immediately after the Tour of Spain coverage.
The nights are drawing in here, and there is a haar came in from sea.
Be on the chilly side outside!

Hi, Rusty!
It would be great were the tennis showing on ITV4!
I could watch it sitting on the sofa with my feet up!
That beats sitting on the swivel chair watching it on the desktop!
According to the news on the computer, we should be in for a warm and humid (ugh!) spell here over the next few days.
I do hope not!
But it is definitely not chilly outside...I have just been in the garden with the dog, and it is very mild.
An early walk tomorrow, followed by a visit to the crematorium!

Good day, Elle!
Been very heavy rain here, but it is fairing now.
Not cold though.
I have been out but am home for the day.
No US Open tennis on ITV4, Elle!
It is showing on both Eurosport Channels, though.
Hope you get on fine at crematorium!

Good morning, Rusty!
A hectic morning!
I took the dog out as usual, then went down straight down to the crematorium directly from the park.
I had the place to myself.....somewhat spooky!
I cleaned up the marble slab, and left the two new plants in situ.
Surprisingly, the potted miniature rose trees that I took last time are still alive and flourishing!
A good job done!
I am home again now, ready for delivery of pet food coming between 12.38 and 1.38pm! (the eight minutes accuracy does amuse me!)
No further plans save for a second walk late afternoon.
It's high time for coffee and a crossword!