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Hi, Rusty!
I was certainly annoyed at having stayed in all afternoon for nothing!
But in all fairness, I was first offered this coming Monday morning as the next "free" appointment.
I couldn't take it as the dog has a vet appointment.
The next appointment was then the 19th.
We are listed with Home Care as being granted "emergency" treatment, if we deem it necessary because of my husband's lung condition.
But as all bar one of our radiators is working, I couldn't see that this warranted an emergency visit (this would have entailed cancelling one of their other calls)
The other two faulty thermostat valves are jammed, but in an "on" position, so we do get warmth from these radiators (altho' we cannot adjust them) when the C/heating is switched on.
We can wait till the 19th, as some other poor folk on their list are without any heat at all!
(And if the situation does change , I can then call them...)
I bartered for a three hour call slot and at the time I chose!
Cold here, too...but from the forecast , somewhat warmer than with you!

Hello, Elle!
If you are content with BG that's fine.
At least you have heating.
There will be cold weather for another few days.

Good morning, Rusty!
A glorious day here - bright blue sky and sunshine.......
But very heavy frost, slippy paths...........and bitterly cold.
Minus 1C!
We walked over the fields and through the woods.......as safer underfoot.
A very enjoyable (brisk!) walk.
I expect that you have it even colder?
I hope you haven't had snow?
Have you been out for your paper?

Good morning, Elle!
Your weather matches mine!
+1C just now, but -3C forecast for overnight.
Apart from the cold (and there are super anoraks etc these days to keep out the cold!) it is a great day!
Was some snow blowing through, but nothing really.
I was out for milk and paper earlier and am home for the day now.
My granddaughters insist I stay in out of the cold!
Just bullies!

Hi, Rusty!
Yes, exceedingly cold!
But I was well wrapped up whilst I was out!
Long padded Trespass coat, woolly hat, long scarf and gloves.
Great fun, though.
I am having a good day....
I have just completed (bar three parses) today's 15 x15!
I thought it a good puzzle with some enjoyable clues.
My favourites were 1a; 5a; 9a; 20a and 11d.
But there were many good ones!
Warning, you may not like 26 across.......
Now for the Jumbo GK!

Hello, Elle!
You certainly had the right gear on for the colder weather!
I have not looked at the puzzle yet.
Been looking at books.
Even, believe it or not, a novel!
And I do not read novels.
It is by an author I do not know, who was on TV at some time.
Just awaiting my grandson visiting me!


Hello, Pigale!
I hope you are well!
I've just been watching the funeral of Johnny Hallyday.
It was quite remarkable.
Enormous crowds, and it looked like thousands of rockers on motor bikes escorting the hearse.
Very impressive indeed.
A wonderful send off from the people of France!
Well done!

Hi, Rusty!
I am well equipped for walking in all kinds of weather!
Having a dog, suitable clothing for all occasions is essential!
So who was the author, and what was the book?
I am wondering whether I have heard of him/ her .......or the novel?
"This Mum Runs" arrived this morning!
I am looking forward to reading it, when I have finished my present book.
That is now three packages, out of five ordered, that have arrived!
I expect your grandson is with you by now....have fun chatting!



Hello, Pigale!
So did you watch the funeral of Johnny Hallyday?
I was amazed by his success and popularity, when I was reading up about him.
It will be like the end of an era for you , having followed his career for so many years.
It is very cold here. Minus One this early morning!

Hello, Elle!
Are you keeping "This Mum Runs" for Christmas?
My grandson has been and gone.
The book I am pondering is "The Night He Left" by Sue Lawrence.
It gets good reviews on Amazon.
I do not know Sue Lawrence, not that that means anything!
I have done my puzzle.
9a, 19a, and 23a, are new words to me.
A good puzzle, though!

Hi, Rusty!
No, I was planning to read Jo's book next?
I am looking forward to it!
I like Jo! I think I've told you that I met her once?
Only briefly...I doubt she will remember ...but of course, I do!
I thought that Sue Lawrence was something to do with (Scottish?) cookery books?
Or have I got that wrong?
It will be a change for you to read a novel!
Generally, I do prefer fiction.
Now I came across "schwa" only recently?
But maybe it was in the QC or the Everyman if you do not remember it.
Right, the dog wants to go out.........time to dress like Michelin man again.......
Back in a bit!

Hello, Elle!
I see Jo won an award during the week.
So did Mo Farah and Laura Muir.
Yes, I think you may be correct about Sue L.
Think she has a link with cookery.
Hopefully not in this novel!
I had not heard of her until yesterday.
"Schwa" came into my life recently, too.
Though I have forgotten whatever it is already!
"Bibendum", the Michelin Man, is a lot slimmer than he used to be.
Have you noticed?