Good evening all!
Yes, luckily I had completed the crossword before signing on the thread. I too hope that Old Gal reconsiders her "retirement" - it would be a shame to lose you!
Thanks for your support Terry.
As for the crossword, particularly liked 1d - but had to write it down before I got it- 8a,15a & 24a were nice clues as well.
Karen, I hope the family wedding went well in Bristol. I lived there some years ago - in the Eddy Shoestring years!