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Good afternoon, Elle!
Seems best to leave the cat with the vet.
Hope he is a bit improved when you visit him.
Glad you took to your puzzle earlier.
My walk was just a bit of a stroll.
Did not get too far as I met several folk I know when out.
Quite a bit of chat going on!
It is a smashing day here!

Update, Elle!
Chick getting its first ever feed!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seDgZP1bA5g

Rusty, I know you don't usually do crosswords on Sundays, but I liked this clue...

Airline attraction that is behind in Bannockburn (8).

Hi , Rusty!
My walks in the park are like that...always someone wanting to chat!
Aw, the chick is gorgeous!
Bless him - he keeps falling over.
I forgot to watch the Relay races that were being shown on the BBC....
I hope I remembered to record the programme...only Highlights though
Did you know about them.....and maybe watch?
I loved the mention of the stork on the beach, by the way.....

Hello, Malone!
Could it be "BA hook ie"?
Surely not!
Which paper is it in, Malone?
Must be Scottish one. It has to be!

Hello, Elle!
Yes, I know the chatty feeling!
My granddaghters are always giggling when we go out because "Granddad speaks to every single person we come across".
Yes, the chick is doing well.
He/she will get stronger by the hour on the high protein diet!
I had not heard of the relay races until today.
Next Sunday there is some sort of celebration on the centre court at Wimbledon.
I don't know why or what, but it's on BBC TV.
The photo of the stork is a cracker.
It is silhouetted in a beautiful pinkish golden evening light against the sea.
I was impressed!

Rusty, well done! Yes, it is Bahookie - and it was in the Sunday Times Mephisto puzzle. It was a word I'd forgotten about, but came to mind instantly!

Hello, Malone!
Bahookie is a great word!
I am pleasantly surprised it was in Mephisto though.
Collins Dictionary certainly has it, don't know about Chambers.

Glad you liked getting re-acquainted with the word, Rusty. Yes, it's also in Chambers.

Hi, Rusty!
Ah, I can help you out there...I know all about the Wimbledon celebrations!
I received an email asking me if I wanted to apply for tickets......
It is a special event to celebrate the new roof on Court Number One .
There are to be several celebrity matches held on the court.......
I know that Martina Navratolova and John McEnroe are playing.
I was sorely tempted... I really was... but reluctantly decided we could not really afford the price of the tickets!
Ah, I knew "bahookie" ...but am a tad surprised that Scottish buttocks should be on show in the Sunday papers!!
Now....I have a topical crossword clue for you..... from the Sunday Times Cryptic....
Men network at party in southeastern city (7)