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Hi, Rusty!
Yes, the public makes the final decision!
The four judges - Tom Jones, Will.i.am., Jennifer Hudson and Olly Murs - have been making all the decisions so far, throughout the Blind Auditions and the Battle Rounds, but, in future, the public will vote in the Semi-Final and the Final.
It is now out of the hands of the judges.........they made their final calls tonight.
The Semi -Final is next Saturday
I remember "Diversity"....I didn't see them at the time of the competition, but later.......I think you sent me a video clip?
Yes, an excellent troupe!
I've just been round to alter our clocks.
The "equipment" - computer, television , central heating etc - adjusts itself
Time for a hot drink before bed......

Good morning, Elle!
Lovely morning here!
I only know Tom Jones of your judges.
I saw him "live" many years ago.
The top three acts in IGT were dance troupes.
Very athletic etc but they did not appeal to me.
I am off out at 11, then home to see the Gent-Wevelgem race.
Should be good!
Is your computer still behaving?

A Very Good morning to you, Rusty!
A dull and misty morning here....mild though, already 9C at 8am when we went out.
Maybe Spring really has arrived.
It would be nice, though, to see some sunshine........
I envy you your lovely day!
Yes, touch wood.....the computer is still behaving itself...and is functioning much more quickly.......
I hadn't realise just how slow it had become.
You will be looking forward to your outing with your granddaughters........
I hope you all have a lovely time!

Good afternoon, Elle!
Lovely day here!
I am not so sure if "Spring has really arrived"!
We have snow forecast for Thursday!
Had a nice time at Pine Cone.
I watched Gent-Wevelgem and it was a super race, won by Peter Sagan.
They showed glimpses of the cemeteries around Passchendaele, too.
The Tyne Cot cemetery is beautiful.
May see more next Sunday during the Tour of Flanders bike race.
No sign yet of Laddie, last I looked.

Poor Lassie looks forlorn.
The RSPB blog says
"Alan Petrie mentioned recently that a lot of birds were held up at the Gibraltar migration point due to unfavourable winds. Laddie could easily be one of them"

The latest date he has arrived was 30th March

PS There is a beautiful close-up of Lassie on the blog when the webcam zoomed in . Not sure if this link will work


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Hi, Rusty!
A lovely afternoon here, after a dismal start. to the day
We have been "pottering " in the garden..
The ground is soft enough to dig........ and do a general tidy up.
It is looking good.
Snow? oh dear!
I have checked out our local weather forecast...and I am very glad to say that - so far, at least - we are not threatened with any snow!
A lot of rain, though, unfortunately, towards Easter.
I am glad you enjoyed the cycle racing.
Well done , Pete Sagan!
I've been looking in on Lassie too - I am still wondering if she is "looking" around for Laddie, when she disappears for a while ........
Would that be possible....... or .plausible?
I hope he arrives safely.

Hello, Jazzgirl!
Laddie could easily be held up.
It is a very long way from Africa and things can happen.
He is not "overdue" yet, but Lassie does look a bit forlorn!
We shall have to try and be as patient as Lassie!

Great pic, JG.
Yes....... thank you...... the link worked fine.

Hello, Elle!
I hope my "snow" does not amount to much!
Sagan was very good today and says he is not on top form yet.
His big target for the Spring is next Sunday's Tour of Flanders.
Be nice if the rangers updated us on Lassie's comings and goings.
They have the full picture, as it were.
Ospreys are very territorial and she may be seeing off any intruders.
And she has to feed herself.
That may take some time, depending on how efficient she is at catching trout!
Yes, hope Laddie arrives safely....and soon!


Hello, Jazzgirl,
Your link worked and that is a fine picture!