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Hello, Elle!
Yes, a good tale about the clipper!
I do not know "Nannie" and I do not like Burns or his poems.
There is a pub at the other side of town called Cutty Sark.
La Bamba is off to Newcastle for the weekend but I'll see her during the week, she says!
She worked in an office at the hospital, so I doubt if her Uni course will have anything to do with that.
I am going to see Miss O'Hara tomorrow morning.

Hi, Rusty!
Oh, that's interesting.....I wonder then if your local pub has a similar sort of history to the tea clipper?
I do not know the poem in question - "Tam O'Shanter" - but the coincidence of the name "Cutty Sark" suggests that "Nannie "might feature again?
It will be nice for you to see Miss O'Hara tomorrow - are you going to their house...or visiting the Pine Cone together?
Our plans for tomorrow included a picnic.....all the family getting together...but it is absolutely pelting down with rain right now...
I am not sure how practical this suggestion will now be........it may still be raining...or poggy ground......
We may have to decide in the morning!
My younger daughter is going to phone me at 8 am. to decide on a plan of action!

Hello, Elle!
I have not been in that pub.
Not my kind of place.
I prefer the city centre pubs rather than the "locals".
I have heard of Tam o' Shanter, though.
He was an Ayr man, and had a horse called Meg.
And that is all I know.
I am going to Miss O'Hara's home tomorrow.
Not sure about Sunday.

Good morning, Rusty!
It is a beautiful day here - blue sky and sunshine - but there is definitely an autumnal chill to the air, and I have put the heating on for an hour or so!
Yes, we are still going on our picnic!
We are meeting the "other lot" in a (very large ) park halfway between our homes at 11.30am.
The dog will be pleased to be included today - she has been left behind on some of our recent outings.
What time are you off visiting?

Good morning, Elle!
A fine day here!
I have had my heating on this week.
Just for half an hour in the morning.
Good luck to you and your picnic!
I am heading out right now.
Going for my paper etc to ASDA, then on to my son's house.
All quiet at the loch, but Laddie was rarely at the nest anyway, unless with a fish.
I think he may be flying South!

Hi, Rusty!
We are home again.......we just made it back before the heavens opened......
It is now absolutely pouring down!
The rain is bouncing up off the ground.....
When I was a child, we used to call that effect "Dancing ladies"!
The picnic went well though.......the sun shone for its duration, and all had a good time.
YB (at two years old) did - or attempted to do - all that the "big" boys did!
How was your visit to Miss O'H and the rest of the family this morning?
I hope all are well.
I might just sit down now, and have a "rest".......
Uhm......I wonder how long that will last?

Hello, Elle!
Been a lovely day here but rain forecast for tomorrow.
Your picnic went well? Very good!
I did not see Miss O'H.
She was having a long lie!
But had a good chat with my son (and the dog!).
My daughter-in-law was working.
She is a nurse and works shifts.
Good puzzle today, but you likely won't get near it with having your visitors!

Good evening, Rusty!
It is a pity that you missed seeing Miss O'Hara. this morning.
I was never blessed with either children, or grandchildren, who wanted to stay in bed!
All wanted / want to be up with the lark!
It is very fortunate that I myself have always like to be up early, too.
As I wouldn't have had any option, anyway!
We, too, are forecast rain tomorrow, from about midday, so the forecast says.
I think the plan is to take out the dog early as usual.......and then see what the rest of the day brings.
You are right in saying that I haven't had time for crosswords this week!
I shall try to fit in the Everyman and he ST Cryptic tomorrow though.

A Very Good morning to you, Rusty!
It is a dull, coolish day here!
We have had a brisk energetic walk, and at least we beat the rain which is supposedly on its way.
I am not sure if you are about.......or off to the Pine Cone this morning?
I am having a coffee...and hopefully a quick look at the crossword!

Good morning, Elle!
It is overcast here, and on the cool side.
No Pine Cone today.
The boss, La Bamba, is in Newcastle, so Miss O and me will await her return and go next Sunday.
Good luck with your puzzle!