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Good morning, Rusty!
A fine day here but chilly as yet.
I have only been as far as the garden so far!
Our walk will wait till midday (ish)!
I have plans to read and do the Everyman this morning!
That is good that you have bought a toaster!
No longer will you have to watch the bread and ensure it doesn't burn!
A wonderful invention!
Did you use it this morning?
What time are you heading out to see Miss O'Hara ( and pup)?

Good morning, Elle!
Bit chilly here, too.
We are into Autumn!
Leaving soon for my visit.
I did not buy the bread toaster.
It was given to me by granddaughters.
I have no bread so I may buy some tomorrow, to try it.
Good luck with Everyman!
This is my day of rest from a puzzle!

Hi, Rusty!
I am not complaining, as I actually like the cooler/ colder weather!
I would far rather "wrap up" than "layer off"
I don't "do" heat!!
Ah, I did wonder about the toaster....
Well done, your granddaughters!
I am sure you will appreciate the toaster once you are used to it!
(It enables one to grope one's way through breakfast without fully "coming to"!
I find it very useful!)
I have nearly finished the Everyman!
Have a lovely time with your family!

Good Morning all
Petticoat Lane 1965 was my first and only visit. Clothes, bags, so-called gold jewellery, watches, china goods and a motley collection of other stuff . "The Happy Wanderers" jazz band (old boys playing sax, banjo, drum and other instruments) strolled through the lane and the Pearly King was collecting for charity. A few traders used to have a family member or mate planted in the crowd posing as an eager customer to encourage sales ! All good fun in those days. I am in the process of uploading some of my photos onto flickr.com before they fade

Hello, Elle,
Yes, I will try out the toaster tomorrow.
I do not normally buy bread but shall tomorrow!
It was a birthday present from the girls (and dog !)
I am away visiting now!

Hi, Rusty!
I did not know that it was your birthday!
Why didn't you say?
When was this?
Was it yesterday when your son came out with you and "treated" you to breakfast/ brunch?
Anyway, a Very Happy Birthday from me!
How was your visit with Miss O'H?
Is the pup behaving herself?
Just one to parse in the Everyman - an easy puzzle today.

Hello, Elle!
Yes, yesterday was my birthday, I keep a low profile!
For my sins I share a birthday with Simon Cowell, Vladimir Putin, and Alesha Dixon!
I like Alesha, anyway!
Miss O and Mum and Dad are fine.
Had to explain to Mum that her whirlygig in the back garden was properly called a Hill's Hoist!
The pup is super now.
Not nearly as harum scarum!

Hi, Rusty!
Well, Happy Birthday again, for yesterday!
I am glad that you had an enjoyable morning with your family.
My Hill's Hoist is currently employed in drying Summer weight jackets!
I have decided we shall no longer require such lightweight clothing now that Autumn is upon us.
So...as the sun is shining and there is a stiff breeze.....I have washed stuff to put away for the Winter!
And speaking of "whilst the sun is shining"........we are about to go out for a walk!
Catch up with you when I get back.

Good evening, Rusty!
Right...home again!
We have had a very enjoyable afternoon out walking.
I finally "finished " my last Everyman clue - the parsing was simple when I returned to it.
I think I was looking for too complicated an explanation!
I am even half way through the Jumbo Cryptic!
I must be a glutton for punishment today!
What have you been up to?
Did you go out for a walk?
Well, I must go and organise dinner........
And I definitely must remember to phone my cousin tonight!
We didn't talk last Sunday, as my daughter was here!

Hello, Elle!
Well done on your crossword puzzles!
No, I did not walk today.
Just had a lazy day.
Did you remember to 'phone your cousin up North?
It seems a bit chilly tonight?