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Hi, Rusty!
Ah, I could not remember what you had previously told me about the prospective Aldi.......other than it was to be built!
I couldn't remember when!
We do have an Aldi in our locality, although I do not use it...it's one of those shops that I find "messy", where goods are left in boxes rather than out on the shelves.
I dislike that in Lidl, too.
I tend to shop at Sainsburys......or sometimes, Tesco's, but that is further afield.
But I shall look in at Aldi and see if they do waterproof nylon overtrousers!
Thank you for the suggestion.
My daughter rang on her way home.
She seems happy with her new job!
The rain has finally stopped!

Hello, Elle!
I think the new ALDI is getting built next year, as far as I can remember.
I like LIDL, except at the check outs.
Often queues there, which does not suit me.
That is good news from your daughter!
It has been a fine day here.
No more news from the loch.
Maybe the rangers have migrated, too.

Hi, Rusty!
Oops! I fell asleep!
I think last week's high jinks have finally caught up with me.....all the outings and games with my grandsons!
I shall be away to my bed shortly.
I am out to lunch tomorrow.......
That should be good!

Good morning, Elle!
A nice morning here.
Hope your lunch outing goes well.
I am going out with Miss La Bamba later.
To Pine Cone. Very predictable!

A Very Good morning to you, Rusty!
Yes, a lovely day here, too.
Blue sky, sunshine, and a pleasantly cool temperature.
I had an enjoyable walk!
I do not know yet where we are going for lunch.
We usually decide on the day!
I am just going to get changed from my dog walking gear......my friend will be here soon.
I hope you have a good time with Miss L-B!
Catch up later......

Hi, Rusty!
Have you had a good day?
How was your outing with Miss La Bamba this morning?
I am sure you will have both had a good time!
My friend has now gone home.... we had a very nice lunch and a good chat.
I had cheese crepes and chips!
I shall certainly not need any dinner this evening!
Is your son visiting you this evening?

Good evening, Elle!
Yes, I've had a nice time with my granddaughter, and later with my son.
Just been listening to my wireless this evening.
A nice pleasant day!

Good morning, Rusty!
We have a lovely sunny morning here.
And a pleasant temperature to go with it.
I have no specific plans for the day...just take it as it comes...starting with coffee and the crossword!
Then I might venture to do a bit of gardening.
My pot plants need organising......
How about you? Any plans for your day?

Good morning, Elle.
Great weather here today, too!
My plans are complete for today.
I was on the go early!
I have finished my puzzle.
15a, and 17a, are new to me.
And I think the definition in 26d, is beyond my ken.
I have been hunting in Chambers and Bradford's to no avail.
But, it is a fine puzzle, I think.
I liked it!

Hi, Rusty!
You sound to have been busy!
I have done as much as I can of my own puzzle.......
I have three clues outstanding that I cannot do.....
17a: ??F?L?S?A
11d: J?W???P?I?G
22a: L?V? - I?S
Any hints?
I think, however , that I have the parsing for 26d...
Nor = joiner (where "joiner" is a "joining word", ie a conjunction.
north - pole
minus "th" for Thursday.
This seems good to me...
What do you think?