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Hello, Elle.
My weather is fine.
Just light rain now, and it is brightening.
Yes, finished my puzzle.
It was a good test today, I think.
1d, and 20d, were unknown to me.
And 13a is a new word for me.
I have an answer for 17d, but have not checked it.
But it sounds familiar.
I have not seen Millie for a while.
She stays out of the way when Clova is around!

Good afternoon, Rusty!
It is a shame that your son's cat and the dog did not make friends.......our cat and dog fortunately get on extremely well.
We had as many as four cats, at one stage, living with our previous dog!
One cat and the dog used to sleep together in the dog basket!
I did not know "egurgitate" either...........although I am familiar with "REgurgitate"!
17d is "Avebury"...... see
http://www.stonehengeandaveburywhs.org/
I am just down to one clue now......
23a: I think the answer must be "unconditional" as that fits with the crossers?
But I cannot parse it?
Nor can I see the parsing for 21a...
I have "jettison" = "ditch" def) for that, but where do "moles" fit in?
My brain has gone into meltdown!

Good afternoon, Elle.
I am just in.
I waited until postie had been before I went out.
Was expecting a book, but not here yet.
I knew of "regurgitate" too, but the other one was a surprise.
I knew Avebury had something to do with standing stones etc, but I did not look it up.
23, is "unconditional"
"A" Parisian is "un", "train" can mean "condition" as in gym work. Area is "a" and "l" for line.
Unconditional is "total".
"Moles" can be "jetties", Elle.
Somewhere where boats can be moored.
So "moles" deprived of energy is "jetti(e)s, running is "on", as in the washing machine is on/running.
Any more just ask.
Time for a coffee, now!

Hi, Rusty!
Ah, thank you.
I thought a "mole" was either a furry little creature or a spy!
I did not know that it could be a jetty!
I have certainly learned something new today!
All done and dusted now.
I think we might be having "April showers"?
It is now sunshining, yet raining at the same time.
However, the dog is stressed ...I wonder if it is going to thunder?

Hello, Elle!
There are fairly well known moles at Dunkirk.
They were used in the evacuation of the Allied troops during the last War.
So, well done on your puzzle!
April Showers here too.
I quizzed my daughter-in-law again about Clova.
My son chose her name because he likes Glen Clova.
Clova's sister is called Bonnie.
I wondered if she may have been called after another of the Glens, but no!

Hi rusty
You've reminded me of a story of the police arresting a very drunk American in Edinburgh. When he had sobered up the following morning, they asked him why he had drunk so much.
"I thought I ought to try each whisky associated with my family name"
"What's your family name?"
"Glen"

Hello, Chris,
Mine's a Glenfiddich, please!

If I had to pick, it would be Talisker or Highland Park, though the best that I ever tasted was a Glenlivet that my father had from the Scotch Whisky Club.

Excellent choices, Chris.
There are certainly plenty to try!

Hello, Pigale!
Not seen you on the forum for a while?
I hope you are keeping well and getting out for a leisurely walk to the village to meet your friends.