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Hi Elle and Rusty,

Isn't it nice to have lunch with one's husband Elle? Family is extremely
pleasant, but nothing will replace the intimacy of a 'lunch for two'
occasionally, do you agree?

Windy here too, though perhaps not as much in this centre area
of the country as it is up towards Normandy, Brittany and the
North coast - I certainly would not like to be on a ferry or a small
yacht in the middle of the Channel at present! I am a very very poor
sailor, ie I go green the minute I set foot on boat unless it has an
engine. Love speed boats though!

Popped down to the village again this afternoon - apart from the
wind, the day has been bright and not cold, even when gusts were
blowing; I was told by my old GP that a little gentle walk could
help with the back problem, providing I took it easy, so I am following his advice weather permitting.

Anything interesting to report?

Hello, Pigale!
You sound much better in that you are managing to get out and about more, with less discomfort to your back?
That is good to hear.
Yes, I am sure that gentle exercise, provided you do not get carried away and overdo it, will be very beneficial to you.
The wind, thankfully, is dropping now...it has been a very blustery day.
Feeling colder this evening though.
No, nothing much to report...…..
I am about to watch my daily dose of "Eggheads"!

Good evening, Elle!
Well done your husband!
I think your friend from Benfleet was wise turning back, but fair play to her for attempting the trip in the first place.
Been a fine day here, and mild.
Been a great winter....so far!


Good evening, Pigale!
I think you are doing the right thing in walking to exercise your back muscles.
Gentle exercise is the best way forward.
Let's hope for mild weather so you can get out and walk every day!

Elle, yes, slowly but surely I am beginning to feel some progress!
Strenuous activities are still taboo, such as pushing the hoover for
instance - OK for 5mns but no more! The main thing is, as you
say, not to overdo it as the present one step forward would still
change into three steps backward - if you know what I mean!

The weather is also a great healer - less humidity also equals less
pain and, of course, a better morale! Don't forget, I am a Summer and heat person ..........

Hope your wind dies down completely - we are supposed to remain
somewhat windy for a few days, but as I said not as bad as the
coastline.

Sorry, meant to read

the present 'one step forward' would quickly change into 'three
steps backward' - not still!!!

Hi, Rusty!
Oh dear! I have just checked the local weather forecast for tomorrow....
Yet more gusty winds, but this time accompanied by heavy rain!
I hope it improves for the weekend.
Your weather seems much better than does ours!
Did your son come to visit?




Hello, Pigale!
No problem.......I 'read' what you had meant to put, rather than what you did , if you follow that!

Good morning, Elle!
Did you put a hex on my weather?
It is wild and wet here this morning.
Much better than ice, though!
Yes, my son was here yestreen.
We had the golf from Pebble Beach, Cal, on in the background.
Just about to head out to get my paper, then visit the locksmith.
A tiny adjustment needed on the keys they made for me yesterday.
Going out with Miss L-B later, too.

Good morning, Rusty!
It is wet and very windy here, too!
I was hard put to keep my footing in places.......the wind was just bowling me along!
And it is supposed to get worse!
It is as well that you and Miss L-B are trying out the new restaurant today, as it not as far for you to travel.
Did you not say that you could even walk there?
I hope you like the menu!

Good afternoon, Elle!
It is wild here!
Storm Erik has landed!
Miss L-B and me went to Pine Cone as usual.
We discussed the new place but decided to go to our usual haunt.
Miss L-B and Miss O will try it out tomorrow and will tell me what like.
One of the Pine Cone waitresses has been three times and said it is nice.
So....I am home for the day.
Good puzzle today!
3d, 19d, 22d, and 24d, are new words to me!

Hi, Rusty!
It is still pouring with rain and the wind is very strong.......
"Erik" has a lot to answer for!
The dog and I did not go far afield this afternoon...and we kept well away from any trees.......
A lot of branches were coming down in the park this morning!
So you decided against the new restaurant and went to the Pine Cone.....well, I can understand the lure of the 'tried and tested'!
It will be interesting to hear what the girls think of the new place , though, when they go there tomorrow.
I haven't yet finished the crossword .....I've been busy today!
But "Fourth Wall " is new to me, too!
I had never heard the term.
I've no idea what to have for dinner.....?