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Hello, Elle!
Yes, Jo was a bridesmaid, too, and Trotty's sister, Emma.
I have been reading about Kristina Vogel, the paralysed cyclist.
She has been voted German cyclist of the year.
She returned to the Berlin velodrome in her wheelchair to collect her trophy and received a wonderful ovation.
There are many deliveries at this time of year!
I have taken in several parcels for working neighbours.
Miss L-B and me are for the Pine Cone tomorrow, weather permitting!

Good evening, Rusty!
It was a terrible thing that happened to Kristina Vogel.
She seems a very positive person who is determined to make the best of her situation
A very brave young woman.
It does put one's own (fortunately minor) health problems into perspective, doesn't it?
I have made a shopping list of presents I need to buy...and cards I need to get.
A friend is coming over tomorrow ( a small version of "Ladies who Lunch") and I think we shall fit in some shopping before we have lunch.
I am determined to get on top of my Christmas preparations!
I hope your weather holds out, so that you and Miss L-B can get to the Pine Cone.




Hello, Chris!
I did not realise that there was a film about "El Cid".
I just vaguely remembered that he was a famous military leader.
I didn't think of him in connection with the crossword clue!

Good evening, Elle!
Kristina did a lap of the track in her wheelchair to say "thank you" to those who came to see her.
She got a wonderful ovation.
She is very brave.
She says she does not miss the racing, but really misses the cycling community, "her family".
The weather is getting warmer here.
Now 6 C.

Hi, Rusty!
I have just been catching up with yesterday's "Fifteen to One", and one of the questions was about "Swan Upping" on the Thames.
Do you remember "Doglet" telling us all about that..... and how she often went to help?
I always meant to look more into that......
I am still thankfully being allowed to post with no more than a tick required...
I am not looking a gift horse in the mouth...but I should love to know what brought about this sudden wonderful tranformation?
It is warm here, but very wet!

Hello, Elle!
I do remember Doglet telling about the Swan Upping.
Very interesting!

Nice words from Trotty!
https://www.facebook.com/652485658099584/posts/2402762999738499/

It is good you are getting off with a tick.
Hope everyone else is benefitting too.

Hi, Rusty!
Yes, a very nice tribute to Dani from Trotty.
I hope she enjoys her 'retirement'!
Speaking of retirement and new careers, what is Victoria Pendleton up to these days?
And speaking further of "retirement", I am going to make a hot drink - and maybe have a ginger bikkie - and then I am away to my bed!
An early(ish ) night for a change…….
I am feeling absolutely shattered...…..

Hello, Elle!
I too hope Dani has a nice retirement!
She's one of the good ones!
I am not sure what Victoria is up to these days.
She attempted Everest but had to give up through illness.
I think she is abroad quite a lot.
An early night is not a bad idea!

Good morning, Rusty!
Yet another wet, mild and miserable day!
I am just home from my walk.
How are things in your neck of the woods?
Are you and Miss L- B still going to the Pine Cone?
I am going out myself very shortly......hoping to achieve some Christmas shopping before lunching out.
Catch up with you later...…….

Good morning, Elle.
Cold and dreich here.
Just home from Pine Cone.
It was very busy today.
Quite a few folk buying Christmas trees etc.
Miss L-B has gone back to Uni, now.

Good afternoon, Rusty!
I am home again now.
I have had quite a successful day.
A number of items are now ticked off my Christmas shopping list.
There is a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel!
And lunch was good!
I am glad you made it to the Pine Cone.
Yes, I expect the shop and cafe will be busy from now until after Christmas.....as you say, folk buying trees and decorations!
The Sholach trees seem to be selling well up at Crystal Palace Park.