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Hey, Rusty!
Mention of Galway always brings to my mind, Bing Crosby singing "Galway Bay"!
Waterford , or near there, is where my son-law's family (on his mother's side ) live.
It is renowned , is it not, for Waterford Crystal?
I think there are also Sporting trophies made from the cut glass?
My puzzles went well!
After my initial denseness over the top left hand corner, I romped home with the Everyman!
I thought the ST xword was good!
I think I have two parses remaining...but hey, it's not bedtime yet......
I still have time to "solve" them!
I wish I had tennis to watch........sob, sob........

Hello, Elle!
One of my very favourite songs is The Galway Shawl.
I like Galway Bay too.
Waterford is famous for crystalware.
Galway is known for its "hookers".
Well done on your puzzles!
You are often best putting your puzzle away and when you return the parse may jump out at you!
The tennis coverage is very good and the weather in New York has been fine!

Hello, Elle
Update on tennis!
Sharapova is in an off white sparkly dress, black hat and arm warmers, and white shoes.
I did not realise she was so tall. 6ft 2ins.
Lot of empty seats in the venue, though.

Hi, Rusty!
I have been talking to my cousin for the past hour!
All is well up there, save for the problem with my cousin' s finger, which is still giving her a lot of pain after her operation.
I do not know "The Galway Shawl"?
I shall take a look on YouTube later.
Goodness, Maria is indeed tall. I hadn't realised that.
Her dress designer must be making a fortune, as she seems to wear a different design each day!
I wonder why the venue is nearly empty?
I would have thought Maria to be a big draw?
How are you getting on with your book?

Hello, Elle!
Maria is very tall, indeed!
She has won the first set.
The stadium is not nearly empty.
But there are many empty seats.
I read an article earlier in the week stating that Arthur Ashe is an awful stadium.
Far too big and many spectators are too far away.
I have finished my book about Mrs Thompson.
It was very well written.
Now reading about Major Armstrong of Hay.
He was a scoundrel!

Elle,
Miss Sevastova has won second set 6-4.

Hi, Rusty!
I know a little about Major Armstrong.........I wonder why?
Have you mentioned him before?
He was believed to have killed his wife by arsenic poisoning?
I haven't heard from younger daughter...I must text to check they have arrived home safely - usually she is very prompt with her communications!
( She may just think they hadn't gone far enough away to warrant such action!
It was only to Windsor)
So one set all........I am almost wishing Maria will win......it is quite interesting following her exploits!
It is raining steadily here now.......

Hello, Elle,
A win for Anastasija Sevastova, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2.
Very good game, best player won.
I will say though, that I prefer Wimbledon to Flushing Meadow.
Yes, you may have heard me mention Major Armstrong.
His is another of the "classic" murders.
He poisoned his wife.
Have you heard from your daughter?

PS, Elle,
Miss Sevastova is probably the quickest server I have seen.
No bouncing the ball or anything like that.
She just throws it up and hits it!
Very refreshing to see!

Hi, Rusty!
Yes, I have heard from my daughter!
My mobile was beeping just as I finished posting to you!
All back home safely, with the boys now tucked up asleep!
BB is back to school on Tuesday.
I shall read another chapter of my book before bed!