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Hello everyone,

No storm damage here either - so far anyway, since wind still
very strong; but I think the worst has passed, according to the local
radio reports anyway, because I personally heard nothing!
It seems several 65 miles/h gusts were registered around here, but the
worst is still happening along the North-East coast and in the
very Eastern areas.

You appear to have no solution regarding the tree next door Ros -
Unless you want to pay costly procedure; Are you on friendly terms
with your neighbour? I suppose there is not much he/she can do
either - I read that the fines for cutting lime trees were quite hefty!

As for my back, I can live with it Ros, quite frankly there are
people who are a lot worse than I - It just frustrate me not to
be able to do what I used to be able to do only 6 months ago!
I feel inadequate, particularly when I cannot even rake the leaves!
But it could have been a lot worse.

Elle, I had not realized that your son has had flu too - I suppose this
is why he could not come and visit you recently?
I hope you and your husband escape what looks like an epidemic!

Good morning, Elle!
Beautiful day here!
Storm Eleanor did not call here, I am pleased to say.
I like the name "Eleanor".
I agree with your interpretation of "my" phrase.
I suspect it may come from the Bedouin people, or the Tuareg folk, but that is only a guess!
Caravan is used in its original meaning.
Hope your daughter is on the mend!
Now, I have just finished my puzzle.
I found it to be a right tester!
It was one of the three used in the Championship final, so it had be a fairly difficult one, I think.
Took me over an hour to finish it!
No plans today, but some tasks tomorrow.
EuroSport 2 has tennis all day.
Skiing on EuroSport 1 !

Glad to know you escaped from Elea

OOPs! Try again!

Glad to know you escaped from Eleanor Rusty;

Our posts crossed!

Good morning, Pigale!
Yes, Eleanor did not arrive here.
Fairly heavy rain during the night, but a beautiful morning, now!
Hope there was no damage for you?

Good morning Rusty!

No, I just went all around the house - and almost got blown away -
and saw no fallen trees, no slates, nothing, thank goodness!
Just some odd branches, but that's nothing.

Trees fell on railway lines just North of me though - and on
electric lines, so I reckon some people must be with no power - not
so good.

Hello, Pigale!
That is good there is no damage with you!
Quite normal for the strong winds to bring down the weaker/old branches.
That's Mother Nature in action!
It is no joke if there is no power, though the response teams will be out repairing the lines now, I would think.


Update, Elle,
I have discovered that Nell Gwynn's first name was Eleanor.
"Nell" must come from "Eleanor".
You may know that, of course!

Good afternoon, Rusty!
We have branches down all over the garden!
But fortunately no trees......nor any tiles from the roof!
My husband is still out there now......"tidying", and weighting down movable articles like dustbin lids .
Some things can be temporarily "stored" in the shed.
It is surprisingly stormy... we were not forecast to have such strong winds.
But I think on the whole we usually (fortunately) get off quite lightly.
"Eleanor" can be spelt like that, or as "Elinor".
Nell Gwyn was often referred to as "Pretty, witty, Nell"!
I made a start on the 15 x 15 crossword.......yes, it is difficult!
Especially after yesterday's puzzle which I managed easily.
I put it aside - for the time being - and did the QC!
I have also been writing letters and on the phone... a few matters to sort out.....
Are you watching the tennis?
Is anyone playing whom I might want to watch?

Hello, Elle!
The storms find out the weak and rotting branches!
It's been very calm here.
Yes, I know about "Elinor".
I follow Elinor Barker on Twitter.
She is a top GB cyclist.
No, I watch the skiing, but I know Jo Konta is playing today in Brisbane.
If you come to a halt with your puzzle, put it away, and when you return with a fresh mind, you will make progress!

Hi, Rusty!
I rather think my mind is not up to the intricacies of today's puzzle!
The QC was more fitting to my capabilities!
I was at school with an "Eleanor", and now know an Elinor ("Ellie" as she is more commonly called).
I had forgotten that you followed Elinor Barker, on Twitter, and so would be familiar with that spelling version!
I am trying to sort out various problems with the Council........there are a lot of local residents complaining about a number of issues - with, to my mind, justification.
But nothing will be achieved if these are not put - clearly and officially - before the relevant authorities.
So I am attempting to do this........
I am hoping if done in a friendly manner, matters can be sorted without warfare!
I may look in on Jo Konta, if I get the chance!