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Hello, Elle!
I think our wind is relatively local, gusting up to 40 mph.
No double deckers allowed on bridge, so it must be a strong wind blowing down the river.
Not heard of Callum calling, yet!
Yes, my book came from Amazon, Elle, it is a hardback.
If you go to Amazon, type you "Neither Here Nor There" in first, and the 2 in 1 should come up.
Hardback roughly £2.80, with free p&p, in good/very good condition.

Good morning, Rusty!
We have another beautiful day here!
It is good to see the sunshine, yet have it cold enough to warrant striding out enthusiastically.
Good walking weather!
What happened about your strong wind...and the bridge restrictions?
Is all calm again today?
I am going to check out that double volume by Bill Bryson..... I shall order it, if I can find it at a reasonable price.
We have no special plans for today....
How about you?

Good morning, Elle!
Fine breezy here.
No restrictions on bridge.
You should get Bill's 2-in-one on Amazon or eBay.
I have been out this morning doing stuff.
Will watch a bit of the cycling later, and my oldest son is calling after tea time.
So, that's my day!

Hi, Rusty!
It is good that your weather has improved overnight......and no storm in sight!
It is still lovely here.
I have been having coffee with a friend this morning.
It is always good to catch up in person!
I have ordered Bill's double volume from Amazon...a hard backed book, very good condition, for a total cost of £2-87.
I prefer to use Amazon when i am in funds there, as then I have no further outlay!
So that is effectively three books I have on order!
It is time I started filling some more cardboard boxes!

Hello, Elle!
Lovely day, but breezy!
That is a good deal you got from Amazon.
You will like the book/s.
I have been doing wee jobs here, before my son comes to see me later!

Hi, Rusty!
Yes, glorious weather!
And warmed up nicely from this morning!
I have been out with the dog...and then have been sitting reading in the garden!
I have now finished "Notes..."
I shall read "When We are Sixty" now!
But I think perhaps I should re-read "When We are Six" first?
I have the entire boxed edition of "Winnie-the Pooh"!
A wonderful collection of stories!
Have a nice chat with your elder son!

Good afternoon, Rusty!
We are finally home again after a most enjoyable day out!
The weather is absolutely beautiful...... the temperature is up in the low twenties!
Is this what they call an "Indian Summer"?
I had computer problems early this morning.......and couldn't access anywhere.....but all seems to be back on track now.
How are you?
Is all well with you and yours?
I've just had a quick look and you don't seem to have been about?

Good evening, Elle!
Been a fine day here, too.
All fine here.
I have been doing wee jobs around the house, with trips to Screwfix, and B&Q, to break the day up
And I watched a bit of the Ryder Cup opening ceremony.
Great weather in France!
An early trip to Screwfix tomorrow and then watching the Ryder Cup.
Looking forward to it!

Hi, Rusty!
It sounds as though you have been having a busy day!
Screwfix is a good shop...my husband is always receiving catalogues from there.
I have been thrown all out of gear today...…...
I wasn't able to print out my crossword, as the computer was down this morning, so I have been attempting to do the puzzle this evening.
I see that "ana" has made another appearance!
There have been quite a few duplications lately , haven't there?
And in 4d...I thought "leeward" meant "going away from the wind"...(with "windward" meaning facing it)...... rather than "coming to blows"?
I am very confused!
I cannot do two clues.......
8a: Pocket area of snooker table for pot (4)
?E?D
3d: Marketing ploy of a number that's taken in wrong spirit (9)
R?B?D?I?G
What am I not seeing here, please?
With being out, I unfortunately missed my daughter's phone call on her way home from work.......we shall catch up tomorrow!

Elle, as Rusty doesn't seem to be around, maybe I can help.

8 Weed - wee = pocket (pocket = very small is in Chambers) +D, area on a snooker table. Weed, pot, definition.

3 Rebadging, marketing ploy. Reg is the 'number' (car reg) with Bad, wrong and Gin, spirit, inside.