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Good afternoon, Rusty!
My day is going very nicely, thank you, Rusty!
I had a pleasant relaxing morning.....talking to both my daughters and my son on the phone.... and, of course, doing the crosswords.
Today's Everyman was quite a good one.... rather on the difficult side, and offering up a bit more challenge.
And then this afternoon, we have been out for an enjoyably long walk.
The day perked up after the early rain.....and, although a tad chilly, it has been a sunny afternoon.
I did entertain somewhat murderous thoughts in the park, though.....
A very annoying man was encouraging his dog to chase the baby goslings and their parents...….
He enticed his dog into the water........and then filmed him chasing the birds!
I very nearly pushed him into the lake to join his dog!
I am still living on previous time........I did not like the dark 'early' morning today!!

Good evening, Elle!
That was a good day you had, apart from the pest in the park!
You wonder what goes on in these folks' heads?
Which ITV channel do you get?
Up here I get STV and they are repeating BGT, and The Voice, on Sunday afternoon.
Your station may do the same?
I prefer the lighty nights, or as we say, the "lichty nichts"!
The "ch" sounds as in "loch".
Can you say it?

Hi, Rusty!
I have been talking to my cousin for the past hour........she phoned me about 7.30.
All is well up there, and the family has been out for Mother's Day celebrations!
I'm presuming we get London ITV?
We have ITV channels 1,2,3 and 4.
Yes, "The Voice" so far has been repeated every Sunday on ITV1 (altho it's only listed as ITV)
I do not know whether BGT was ever previously repeated?
I shall check the schedule for next weekend, when I get my new TV guide.
Now...if I had to choose between lighter mornings and lighter evenings ( should BST change) I would opt for lighter mornings!
I like to rise early ......but I do not enjoy doing so when it is still dark outside!
I am not too bothered about the evenings....once I am home for the day, I do not mind what time it grows dark.
Yes, I can say "lichty nichts"!

Hello, Elle!
BGT is normally repeated once or twice.
I can go seven days ahead on my TV programme to see what is on and select the programme to watch and/or record.
I much prefer the lichty nichts.
Better for the children out playing, too.

Hi, Rusty!
But not good if children have to go out to school in the dark mornings?
I guess there are pros and cons for either way.....
Our eldest grandson has had a minor fall, but may have broken his wrist.
I do hope not, but will know more in the morning.
It is feeling chilly now......and I think a colder day is expected tomorrow.

Hello, Elle!
Let's hope your grandson's wrist isn't broken.
Has it been examined by a doctor yet?
I think the temperature here will be on the cool side for a week or so.
We had frost this morning, but it soon warmed up.
And we have had no rainy weather here for a while.
So, no complaints from me!

Good morning, Rusty!
It is a beautiful day here.
Cold, but with blue sky and sunshine.
I had a very enjoyable, brisk, invigorating walk.
Great!
No, My grandson has not yet seen a doctor.
Apparently, the fall was on Friday evening......he put out his hand to save himself.
He appeared none the worse at the time, but since then his wrist has become increasingly painful.
My daughter now fears that he might have broken a small bone.....
He will get it checked out to be on the safe side.
Most probably, though, hopefully, it will just be a sprain.
I seem to be chasing my tail today.....I don't know why I am so behind times.....
What are you up to today!

Good morning, Elle!
Fine morning here, too.
I was out for a stroll, too.
Best get the wrist checked, I'd say.
No plans today, other than to fill in some forms and post them.
I've finished my puzzle.
12a is a new word to me.
It is not too difficult today.

Hi, Rusty!
I've been busy with a few household tasks this morning.......and also have some paper work still to catch up on.
We now have the required estimates for the ceiling / wall damage in the dining room/ kitchen, so I need to sort that out, plus some relevant photographs, and then send everything off to the Insurance company.
Hopefully, then things will start to move, and we can begin to get straight again.
I haven't yet looked at the crossword!

Good afternoon, Elle!
You are busy!
Still you seem to be making progress with the repair work/estimates etc.
It's an idea to keep copies of the things you send off, Elle, but I am sure you realise that.
Any word on the young warrior and his wrist?
It is fairly chilly outside today.
I was out posting a letter and could have done with a warmer jaiket.