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Elle!
I had never heard of 3 down!

Good afternoon, Rusty!
You just caught me.......we are shortly about to go out.
It is a beautiful day, so we are going to drive out and then walk the dog in pastures further afield!
We may go to the woods and the river!
Two clues that particularly appealed to me are
3d: 1320 yards before dog catches tail of athletic dairy animal (5-3)
mil(e) ch c ow
and 13a: Pope, a tragic youth bearing cross (9)
A le x ander
But there are six I cannot even do, and two additional ones that I cannot parse.
It is not a good day for me crossword wise!
I have a pet shop delivery coming later so must be back for teatime.......

Sorry, Rusty - I missed seeing your previous post!
I worked 3d out from the wording but I had heard of it before.
Must go, else I won't be back in time!

Hello, Elle!
Keep at the crossword.
It is tricky, but you will get there!
No fun in doing an easier one!

Hi, Rusty!
We had a lovely time out this afternoon.
It was surprisingly very mild and the temperature must have been mid teens.
The woods were glorious - beautiful autumnal colours.
I do not think that I shall get any further with my crossword .
Usually I do not like to give in...but I am disheartened today!
I am still awaiting my pet shop delivery.
Usually we get our stuff nearer to the 5 o'clock end of the run....but tonight we must be one of the last.
I hope we haven't been forgotten!
Is your son visiting you?

Hello, Elle,
Yes, my son was here earlier.
Brought me mince and tatties from the butcher!
Let us hope you get your delivery.
I am sure you will progress with your crossword now you have had a break!

Hey, Rusty!
I think I would like your son's butcher!
The meals your son brings you sound delicious.
My delivery did turn up fortunately, but not until 7 20 pm.
They were very apologetic about being late and then stayed for a catch -up chat!
Now, my crossword!
7d: Master cracking a clue that's cryptic on time for artist (6,5)
The answer is Claude Monet = artist (def)
Anagram of "a clue" + t + demon
But this depends upon "master" meaning "demon" ........
How? why?
It surely doesn't ?
Have I gone wrong somewhere?

Elle, one definition, in Chambers, of 'demon' is 'a person of great skill', so that seems to fit with 'master'?

Hello, Elle!
No, you are right.
As Malone says, a "demon" can be a "master" or a "whizz" at something.
Have a look at your Chambers?
Monet was a painter.
The meal will be great.
There was not much of a choice left when my son got there, but that is a good sign, I suppose.
Quite cold this evening.

I think that is a clue setter is using an anagram, then the letters needed should be in the clue. You can't get from "master" to demon using Chambers or Roget.