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Hello, Elle!
They gave a reason several weeks ago for the change, that I read, and have forgotten.
But, to me, they should have found a proper cross country course, with mud and streams to cross.
Running round a golf course is not proper cross country.
It was maybe just an event put on for the BBC?

Hi, Rusty!
I have been investigating and found this
https://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/39997-2/
According to this, the Cross country events, plus others, have moved from Edinburgh - where they had been held for the last thirteen years - to Stirling, where they will now be held for the next three years.
So it is least a semi-permanent fixture at the new venue.
Btw....the plumber didn't turn up...no explanation!

Hello, Elle!
Yes, it's Brendan Foster's company who are putting the event on.
It is not a championship, or anything, though.
Seems to be a "people's event" 7.5 km around Stirling, with the cross country events added.
Good to see Alex Bell coming through, though.
The Scottish team were told that they don't count in the mixed relay event!
Not very nice!
That is a pity about your plumber.
If he did not turn up and made no contact with you, I think I would scrub him from my list of "trustworthy competent tradesmen".
There will be plenty of plumbers glad of the work, so do not let it get you down, Elle.

Hi, Rusty!
It is disappointing, though, about the plumber.
He seemed a nice competent guy, and we - and the neighbours! - were pleased to have found a friendly (fairly) local plumber , especially as previously no- one had been able to recommend one.
My husband spoke to him last night, and he said he would be here after 10am.
But, no word from him as to why he hasn't turned up?
His phone goes to voicemail.
Maybe an explanation will be forthcoming tomorrow... we shall see.
It is "The Voice" tonight!
Are you still going to record it, as you suggested, and give it a try?

Hello, Elle!
Could be it is a "work phone" only, and he switches off at weekends?
It is a pity as you such a positive view of him.
Of course, there is a possibility that something has happened to him.
Things can happen!
If it was me, I'd hear what he had to say, and possibly give him another chance.
Go with your instinct, Elle.
I am recording "The Voice" and "The Greatest Dancer" and hope to watch them tomorrow.

Hi, Rusty!
Yes, that is good advice, and what I am thinking myself.
I am hoping a genuine explanation will be forthcoming, as we had appreciated his previous work, and friendly attitude.
Let's hope we hear from him tomorrow, or Monday
Can you record two shows simultaneously?
Because "The Voice" and "The Greatest Dancer" are on at the same time?
If you cannot.....then "The Voice" is repeated tomorrow morning.
I meant to report back about "The Greatest Dancer" after I'd watched last week's episode ......
I thought I would give it a try, especially as I was interested to see how closely it followed "The Voice".
But I was not very impressed by either the format, the acts, or the judges!
I gave it up .......it is not really to my taste.
I am recording "Casualty" tonight, as that also clashes partly with "The Voice."

Hello, Elle!
If you do not hear from him on Monday, I would forget all about him.
He knows his non appearance, for whatever reason, has let you down, and you merit an explanation.
Yes, my Sky box can record two programmes at the same time.
I'll try the programmes, but I think I will be giving up on them.
But, no harm in trying them!
I did not think much of last week's dance acts.
Hope tonight's are better!

Hi, Iusty!
It was not only the dance acts themselves that did not impress me......but I did not like the attitude of the judges, nor the feeling that the show engendered in me.
I do not have the tolerance to give it a second chance!
But I hope you like "The Voice"!
I feel partially responsible for your enjoyment, as I have praised the show!
Ooops, it is just going to start...
I had not realised the time!
I am away to watch.....

Update, Rusty!
I very much enjoyed tonight's "The Voice".
It is the rapport and the good will between the coaches that I like, as much as the singing acts themselves.
Both Will and Tom had some good (general) advice to offer tonight, which is a nice aspect of the show.
Even if the genre of the singing is not my style, I can appreciate that the artist is good at what he/ she does.
I liked the individual acts better on the whole last week, but different types of singers appear throughout the entire show...so do not necessarily judge the show on one week's performance.
But I enjoyed it.

Hello, Elle!
I can't get a minute to myself!
Phone getting texts non-stop.
These young ones are planning breakfast outings with me for next weekend, never mind this weekend!
I think I'll run away!
I'll watch "The Voice" sometime tomorrow and let you know what I think.
I hope it is melodic voices and not people shouting and forcing notes out.
Pity they could not get Bing or Dean Martin on the show to let them see how it's done!
I watched Evelyn Williams again.
Remember the 81 year old Dublin lady singing "Send in the Clowns", on Ireland's Got Talent?
I liked her!