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Hello, Elle!
I did not know "trifid", too.
That is some time since your neighbour bought the house.
No, I can see why your neighbours would prefer it left as a family home.
Just had a text from La Bamba inviting me to Pine Cone with her on Thursday.
She is back at uni next week.

elle I should think it unlikely your neighbour would be allowed to turn the house into flats, or more than 2 anyway. The parking is impossible, isn't it?

Since no-one attempted my question, I'll tell you. All dragonflies have 6 legs and almost all of them cannot walk.

Hi, Rusty!
Yes, the new owner completely gutted the house, as his first stage to carrying out the conversion to four flats.
Then he ran out of funds, and the property has been standing empty since then
The back garden is totally overgrown.....and the front of the house a mess.
So I asked him this morning if he were able to tidy up the front a little , as it is an eyesore in an otherwise "respectable" street.
He has assured me that he will.....time will tell if these be empty words.
That will be nice for you going out to the Pine Cone with Miss L-B.
How much longer does she have to do at Uni before graduating?
BB was back at school this morning... Year 3 now.....so a new teacher.
It hardly seems credible that YB will be starting primary school this time next year!



Hello, Ros!
Well, we are all hoping for no more than two flats ...given the size of the properties that possibly would be acceptable, but the house owner is planning on four.
You are right, there is no room for extra parking, but the Council does not see that as its concern.
If anyone wanted to object on those grounds, seemingly it would be necessary to take out a private action.
Just more grief!

Hello, Elle!
There is a property across the lane from me, like that.
Bought over a year ago.
Workmen in working, then nothing for a month or so, then workmen back again.
I think it is a cash flow issue.
Work gets done when they have money.
Yes, L-B and me are looking forward to going out.
I have no idea when she graduates.
I'll wait until I am told.

Hi, Rusty!
I have just been talking on the phone with BB.
He has been telling me all about his first day back at school, with the new teacher!
What it is to see the school day through the eyes of a seven -year -old!
My daughter has been working from home today, so that she could collect him from school.
More usually, he goes to "After School Club" until a parent can collect him at a later time.
Right...I am now about to prepare dinner, whilst my husband goes to the "tip" with garden rubbish.
I'll get dinner under way.....and then I'll watch "Eggheads"!

Good evening, Elle!
Did BB like his new teacher?
Let's hope so!
Been on the chilly side here today.
I'm just going to explore what's on YouTube.

Hi, Rusty!
The teacher is not only new to the current Year 3, but to the school.
I asked BB if she was nice...
He said "She's all right".
When I asked if she was young, he said "Middling".
Do you reckon this puts her at about 27?
Heaven help the rest of us!
I'll order my zimmer frame tomorrow......
Did you find anything of interest on YouTube?

Hello, Elle!
I remember Miss O starting her driving lessons when she was 17.
I asked her if her instructor was a nice man.
Yes, she said, but he's old.
The poor lad was 41 years of age!
I watched a couple of nature videos and learned how to adjust tip and turn windows.
I may go back and see what else I find.
See if there are any new Sissel clips.
Or a Kseniya Simonova video.

Update, Elle!
Here's a short video of Kseniya.
There are a lot of her videos on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7H--wuIQVw

Hi, Rusty!
I am very sorry for the long delay in replying......
I have been having some trouble with my computer this evening.
I keep getting messages displayed on the screen telling me that whatever I am trying to do is not working..... try again later.
It has been very frustrating,,, even switching off the computer for while did not alleviate the situation.
However eventually - for now at least - all seems to be fully functioning again!
Thank you for the clip of Kseniya.
As usual, her art work is completely entrancing!
I can see her winning the BGT Champions competition.
And fully deserving the title!