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Hello, Elle!
I thought you'd like the tale.
Jaws stuck closely to the book.
I am going early to the shop, just for milk and my paper.
(And maybe Mackie's Ice Cream!)
Think it is made up in Inverurie, where the "quine" comes from!
Just had a look, Anne Bradford has quine for girl!
Bridge is closed to double decked buses only, now.
We never had a storm here.
Was a bit wet and windy.
Our forecast is not good for Sunday.
Apparently, in Ireland, the Civil Air folk have announced that they have granted Santa Claus permission to enter Irish air space.
The kids love it!
They are glued to the television watching the News!

Good morning, Rusty!
Just returned from the early morning walk!
A bit damp out as yet, supposedly sunshine later.
Have you already bought your milk and paper?
I haven't bothered with a paper today, as I very much doubt I shall have time to look at it.
I have a few tasks to do before the family arrives.
I love the idea of Santa being granted "air space"!
Do you have any plans for today?

Merry Christmas to you all here

@Elle, the Winter Gardens was demolished in 2002. Very sad to see it go, but happy memories of all the classical concerts there

Good morning, Elle!
Yes, I was for my paper etc at 7.50!
And guess what?
I got a Christmas card from the ASDA girls!
It was very nice of them and made my day.
I usually have a bit of banter with them when I am in.
I have no plans but my son is coming to see me but I do not know when.
It is a fine day here.
The Met Office have said Storm Conor is heading this way!
Barbara was a damp squib here and I wonder what Conor will have to say for himself!
I have finished my crossword.
"Bel esprit" is a new phrase to me, but other than that it was quite doable.

Good day, Jazzgirl.
Very best Christmas wishes to you, too!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

@ Jazzgirl :Yes, I read something about that....wasn't the site turned into a car park?
A sad occasion - I suppose it is called 'progress'.....
We did go to Bournemouth a couple of years ago, but we stayed up near Branksome Chine and didn't go into town.

Hi, Rusty!
It was probably wise to do your bits of shopping early - there may well be last minute crowds.
How lovely to get a card from the ASDA girls! You must be a favourite of theirs!
Well, I am as ready as I shall ever be......bar pushing the hoover round the lounge in a minute.......
I'm not sure why I'm bothering...it will be chaotic once everyone arrives, and no on will notice the floor!
I thought you'd said that your son was coming this evening? but anyway have a good time whenever he arrives!
Any interesting clues in the crossword? Has Mr R excelled himself in honour of Christmas?
I hope Conor doesn't give you any trouble - he sounds to be more "ferocious" than Barbara by all accounts!

Yes, MERRY CHRISTMAS Elle, Rusty, Jazzgirl and everyone else!

and what a mild one it is too (here anyhow!)

Hello, Elle!
Yes, the ASDA section leader said I was the only one they gave a card to.
I was very chuffed!
I do have a bit of banter with them every day, though.
And one of them is a good pal of Miss La Bamba.
Oh, it is evening my son is coming?
That's fine.
No, none of Mr R's wee foibles today.
A good crossword.
Had to hunt the dictionary for "bel esprit", that's all.
I do not mind doing that.
It is a fine day here.
Bright blue sky, no sign of Conor!


Merry Christmas, Pigale!

Hi, Rusty!
Whew!
I am just taking a short break......
I have been playing board games since the family arrived about lunch -time!
The amount of luggage looks as though they have come for a month........ but I think most of it is presents for all the children!
What have you been up to?
Are you having a good day?

Hello, Elle!
Good to hear you are having fun!
I have had a quiet day at home.
Even my phone is quiet today.
My son will be here soon.
Just reading until he gets here.
No crossword today?