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Hi, Rusty!
I could not cope without a freezer!
I have often wondered how you manage?
I do not like to shop....and a freezer-less existence would see me at the shops far too often!
I think the new show will most probably clash times with "The Voice"?
As yet, I have no programme guide for next Saturday, so not know viewing times?
No further word on the invalids........I shall hear a progress report tomorrow morning.
Daughter and I have left it that they will come tomorrow, if she considers they are "fit"..... but might otherwise leave it till Monday, if there is still a possible risk of infection.
We shall see.....
Fortunately, all being well, the rest of the family are set to come on New Year's Day..... plus several friends.
It should be good!

Hello, Elle!
At one time nobody had a freezer, yet we all coped.
I visit the store six days a week so I do not need to freeze food.
My visit to the store is a social outing too, though.
I like a natter with the staff, and they are always very friendly to me, too.
Long may it continue!
"The Greatest Dancer" is on on Saturday evening.
They say it is the first Simon Cowell show to appear on BBC.
He is not in it though.
https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2018-12-29/what-is-the-greatest-dancer-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-dancing-talent-show/
Hope the family shake off the bugs, and travel!

Hi, Rusty!
Now that is interesting, Rusty......
This new dance show sounds somewhat similar to "The Voice" .
In the singing contest, the coaches sit with their backs to the singer (s), and only turn their chairs, if they think the singer's talent warrants it.
In the Dance show, according to the article you sent, the judges and the audience are watching behind a two-way mirror and the wall opens to expose the dancer(s) if they are deemed good enough to proceed further.
I think there are definitely similarities in production there?
I may record it and see what it is like!
Time now for a hot drink before bed......

Hello, Elle!
That is what crossed my mind.
The similarity to The Voice.
Is The Voice a Simon Cowell show?
He seems to own many of these shows!

Hi, Rusty!
As far as I am aware, I don't think Simon Cowell has anything at all to do with "The Voice"?
It appears to be the brain child of someone called John De Mol.
Do you know of him?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Voice_UK
I guess one could hardly call the dancing show a copycat venture, but it certainly doesn't sound all that original!
A kind of copycat reversal?
It will be interesting to see how it works...and how well it catches on with the viewing public.

Good morning, Elle!
Dry and dull here, so far.
Anything from the "bugees"?
I thought of another word for bugees, but it would not do for a Sunday morning!
I shall record The Greatest Dancer but I have a suspicion I won't like it...but we shall see!
This is on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh6rLMgFHIU

Good morning, Rusty!
Dull here, too...and mild.
I prefer a more invigorating introduction to my day!
A fresh breeze, and some sunshine to bring a little light to bear on the dark mornings, would be nice.
I have finished my Everyman crossword - a nice puzzle today, with some pleasing parses.
Also my parcel has arrived, exactly on the earlier limit of its "time slot"!
Well done, DPD - I am impressed!
Now the 'invalids'.....
I have suggested they wait until tomorrow to come...one more day might make a lot of difference to how they are feeling...and cut down on the risk of passing on their germs.
They will set off early morning, and arrive here by lunchtime.
This sounds the most sensible option?
I am still thinking of your other word for "bugees".....?
Uhm..... I have just watched "The Greatest Dancer" video...
Apart from the fact that the audience is choosing here, rather than the coaches as in "The Voice" - and one is dancing and the other singing - it is almost plagiarism!
What are you up to, today?

Hello, Elle!
Seems good advice you have given, I think.
I am sure they will not travel if not germ free (in as much as that is possible).
My other word is best left out of civilised chat!
I share your opinion on The Greatest Dancer.
Very like The Voice.
I do not take to Cheryl Cole, but I shall watch the first episode to give it a chance.
I do not know the other two judges/panelists.
No plans today.
Taking it easy and eating Polos.
....and making soup!

Hi, Rusty!
What soup are you making?
I have wrapped up the parcel ...it is a surprise present for my husband for his birthday
He does not know anything about it!
And now....jobs, and crosswords, over and done with..... I have a spare day before me....
I was expecting to be very busy with family around me...but there we go...such is life!
I shall make the most of the leisure time...the lull before the storm, so to speak!
I am taking the dog for a mere stroll......and then I shall read my book.....with my feet up!

Hi, Rusty!
It is drizzling now.. ...I am not surprised, as it has been such a generally miserable sort of dull, dark day.
I am not going out again......my husband has just popped down the road for the Sunday Times.
How about you? Have you been out for a walk?