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Good afternoon, Elle!
Rainy start to the day, but brightening now.
I am not long home.
Been out with my son.
I think you are right regarding State benefits.
I think they are means tested.
Right, I am going to take a look at my puzzle!

Hi, Rusty!
Pouring down here.....raining cats, dogs and pink elephants!.
I got soaked on my early morning walk, despite my wearing a raincoat and wellies.
Very poggy dog!
We are promised/ threatened with / thunderstorms this afternoon, and it is becoming very dark.
The dog is getting jittery.
Yes, you said you would be busy this morning....... where did you and your son go?
Was it a 'pleasure' outing...or a job that needed doing?
I was invited to visit a neighbour.
We had a nice chat...... and I have booked in my goldfish to stay with her, whilst we are on holiday in Swanage at the beginning of October!
Good luck with your puzzle!

Hello, Elle!
Yes, I see a bit of rain in Yorkshire for the cycling.
Hope they all stay safe!
My son took me to Perth to see someone.
We were there most of the morning.
So, you have a goldfish sitter? Why not, indeed!
Finished my puzzle.
Was a good one, included a port I had not come across before.

I've seen a couple of spectular crashes in the Men's race, rusty - both got up and continued, though. I'm surprised the race wasn't stopped, the conditions were so bad!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cycling/49813319

...spectacular ...!

Hello, Chris!
Loved the second one!
Be a bit of road rash, I imagine, though..
A marshal at the large puddle would have been an idea!

Hi, Rusty!
My daughter phoned on her way to the railway station, but had to ring off and make a run for it, because of the very heavy rain !
I watched the video clip of the cycle racing that Chris posted.......
It looked very dangerous to me.
Dreadful road conditions.
I think this terrible weather is apparently all down to Hurricane Humberto?
Yes, my friend and neighbour always has the fish whenever we are away...
I think though that she feels under a bit of pressure these days because of his advanced age!
You have obviously been more successful with today's puzzle than I....
I still have three to do.
I am not giving up just yet though!
Inspiration may still strike!
I liked 1a: butchery; and 25a: weedkiller .
Latakavia is a new port to me...and I didn't know that "sherd" is a variant spelling of "shard", until I consulted Collins.
I am waiting on a delivery of cat litter from my local pet shop......

Hello, Elle!
A bit rainy here, too.
Is it a London station that your daughter commutes to?
Not very good conditions at Harrogate, but the same for everyone.
I don't think any of the girls went down today, though.
I like the terrain around Harrogate, great for cycling.
Not heard of Humberto!
I liked 3d in the puzzle!
Me too, with "sherd"...and I found it in Collins!

Remarkable performance by the American woman - a minute and a half quicker than second in about 35 minutes!

Chloe was certainly flying!
I was convinced one of the Dutch girls would win.