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Wow, elle, that is a handsome apology. Good for him, and you for eliciting it.

Hello, Elle!
It is fine weather here. Quite mild, in fact.
I gave the crawfish pie a miss at ASDA, but bought some of their excellent mini pork pies!
And I bought a steak pie at the butcher, and a curried pie for my tea.
I noticed on my till receipt that the butcher has been in business since 1875.
A long time!
Hope the plumber sorts out the leak.
Well done, to Mr Rogan.
It was very nice of him to reply and offer an apology to you.
Fair play to the man!
Well, Rose knows, as she passed your email on to Mr R.
There was nothing about it in her column last week, so perhaps tomorrow?
She maybe waited to hear Mr R's opinion before responding?
That would be sensible, I think.
I'll let you know if there is anything in her column tomorrow!

Hi, Rusty!
I like the Melton Mowbray mini pork pies!
Speaking of which, I am feeling a tad peckish...
I might have some soup for lunch when I have written this.....
I have got about half way with today's puzzle in between doing numerous other things.
It seems, so far, a good puzzle.....with some nice parses?
Have you finished yours?
Yes, let me know if Rose mentions the subject in her column.
No sign yet of the plumber ...and noon has just passed.....
Let us hope he is just a little late....


Hello, Ros!
Yes, that was a nice gesture of Mr Rogan's.
I have written to thank him for his response....and have wished him a happy Christmas!

Hello, Elle!
I don't know if ASDA's pork pies are from Melton Mowbray, but they are very tasty.
Yes, I have just finished my puzzle.
There are a couple where I am not on the same wave length as the setter (what's new, says you!).
But it is a good one.
I was held up on the song, believe it or not, and the football team, but got there eventually.
I am not sure if you will know the team, as they are not a British side?
I fully expect Rose to mention the clue, and I think there may have been a few folk writing in about it.
I shall certainly let you know what Rose says about it.
Almost certainly something humorous, as is her style!
Hope your plumber turns up.
Could be held up on another job, possibly.

Good afternoon, Rusty!
The plumber arrived at 12.40 pm., just after I last spoke to you.......and has only just left!
It was quite a big job, necessitating removing the toilet in order to access and replace several leaky pipes.
We are informed that, if possible, it would be better not to use the now re - placed toilet until tomorrow....
It is a good job that we have two bathrooms!
I am well impressed with the work done, and the friendly and pleasant manner of the workman.
A really nice man.
We should be happy to use him again...although hoping that there are no more emergencies!
And will recommend him to our neighbours.
I have finished my crossword - in between supplying the plumber with coffees!
I was okay with "Auld Lang Syne" .
We always used to sing it every New Year at the end of the church socials when I was "nobbut a lass" in Bolton!

Glad the plumber's been and was OK, elle.
I started to make the gingerbread for the house and guess what I just had to go out for??

Er…...ginger, Ros?

Yep!! Am sure I bought some along with the mixed spice, but couldn't find it! Not even in the fridge

Hi Elle
Pleased you received a good response from Mr Rogan of the Times concerning the Town/City matter.
Civic pride and local rivalry make it important to get things right - what they do in America is their problem...the clue did specifically refer to `English`
Well done and Seasons Greetings - hope you don`t mind me intruding!

Hello, Elle!
Well done, the plumber!
Best follow his advice until tomorrow.
Your new found plumber will appreciate the coffees.
It is not everyone who would be as thoughtful as you.
(I hear the tales from my sons!)
And he will also appreciate you passing his name on to your neighbours.
Is he a local lad?
And you got "Bayern Munich" in the puzzle?
I am impressed!