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Hi, Rusty!
I could have just done with a doughnut! I'd prefer a jam one though!
Crossword duly dispatched a while back.......chores completed......and I am now
about to go out with the dog........yes, late today! doing things in a different order!
The sun is out now and hopefully it will have warmed up a little!
When we return, I shall watch the (recorded) Athletics.
I hope the skiing is going well?
And that you enjoy the cycling this afternoon.........good luck with your bet.......catch up later........

Hi elle
Your solving abilities have really come on - I was impressed by your answers on diablos's thread! I couldn't solve those.

Hi, Rusty!
An enjoyable walk! Much warmer than expected!
Have you been out?
How is the Cycling going?
Is your favourite doing well?
You did well with all your bets yesterday- it would be good if your luck continued into today!
I am now going to settle in front of the television and watch some Athletics!
No "The Voice" today because of the Rugby! (but it's on tomorrow instead!)


Hello, Chris!
Thank you for those kind words!
If I have "improved", it is thanks to everyone's past help!
I enjoy the parsing par t- I don't consider that I have "completed " the crossword, if I cannot parse every bit of it!

Hello, Elle!
I had a walk too, and watched the last hour of the cycling.
My man was just outside the top ten.
He was slightly held up by a crash in the last kilometer.
Lots of crashes today!
Last I saw of Geraint Thomas he was sitting in a ditch.
Race was won by French rider Arnaud Demare.
Wonderful scenery on the coastal route to San Remo!
Did you manage your GK puzzle.
I am surprised you do not attempt the cryptic?
I endorse what Chris says about your solving skills!

Hi, Rusty!
Yes, I did the Jumbo GK early this morning - it didn't require a lot of thought! I'm getting a bit bored with it.
I DO attempt the Cryptic (sometimes!) but the very size of it deters me!
I'm not all that good that I can finish something of that size! Some weeks, I do better than others!
I am sorry to hear that your chosen favourite in the Cycling didn't do as well as you hoped!
If he was held up by a crash, I guess that is just the way things pan out......
Re the Athletics.......Great Britain had a disappointment, too, in the men's 60 metres semi-finals .......James Dasaolu was disqualified for a false start.
Have you been watching any of the Athletics?
I am taking a break now from watching to have dinner!
We are having Shepherd's pie with mushy peas!

Good Afternoon Everyone,

From sunny France I would like to congratulate England on winning the Grand Slam (Rugby). Well done !

Hi, Rusty!
Have are you?
We have had a great time with a branch of the family coming over for the day!
Big brother is still keen to help mum with the baby - I think she is becoming exhausted by all the assistance!
It is nice to see him being so loving though - he could, after all, be showing signs of sibling jealousy!
We spent all the afternoon at the park.
I did the Everyman this morning by courtesy of some kind soul who posted up a link - the puzzle couldn't be found on the usual site.
I have "The Voice" to watch this evening - and (recorded) Athletics when I can manage to fit that in!
What have you been up to today?


Hello, Pigale!
I didn't even know that England had won the Rugby!
But it's very nice of you to offer congratulations!
Have you had a good weekend?

Chris, Did you do the Everyman today?
Did you notice that 2d required the same answer and same parsing as did Diablos' clue 15A (not sure what paper?) yesterday?
An odd coincidence?

Hi everyone,

Elle, I had a reasonably good week-end, thank you. I know yours was great with family around you.

Have you got more Athletics to watch this week? I just don't follow it myself thus don't know how long it all lasts.

Hello, Pigale!
Good to hear from you!
The World Indoor Championships finished over the weekend. There were four days of its being televised in varying sessions.
But, so far, I have only watched Days 1 and 2! I haven't yet had the time to catch up with the remainder.
Maybe some time this evening.......


Hi Rusty!
Are you okay?
You are unusually quiet?
I hope all is well with you and the family?

Yes, Rusty, hope everything is OK.
The PCT seems quiet without Elle and yourself having a chat.

I was told by my British friends that West Scotland was having a beautiful weather - is this true still?