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Hi, Rusty!
Thank you!
I didn't see "rat", and have never heard of "desman"!
Nor did I know that a "rota" is a term for a Roman Catholic court!
I have learned two new facts today!
I can go to my bed, enlightened!
Talk tomorrow!

Good morning, Rusty!
A damp morning.....but supposedly going to sunshine later.
We are just about to go over to see our friends for coffee (and cakes!)
In view of the rain, I think we shall drive there.
The dog and I have already got wet this morning when out for our walk!
I hope you have better weather up your way.

Good day, Elle!
Dreich here!
I have been out doing one or two wee things, but home for the day now.
Took a few books to charity shop, and no I didn't do a deal for teaspoons!
Yes, if you have a motor, use it, no point in getting wet again.

Good afternoon, Rusty!
Home again!
We have had a very enjoyable morning seeing our friends.
Our ex - neighbour is amazing at 96!
He was concerned about one of our other neighbours, who is at least ten years his junior!
And was up for having a vigorous discussion about Brexit!
We have sunshine now....and it is becoming a lovely afternoon.

Hello, Elle!
It has brightened up here, too.
So, I think I shall go for a stroll.
Quite a bit of rain earlier.
Rather you than me discussing Brexit with your neighbour.
I am mighty tired hearing about it.
And I don't think I am alone!

Hi, Rusty!
Yes, I agree with you......no matter what one's personal stance on Brexit, or however great one's concern, it is becoming somewhat of an irritation having the topic constantly on tap.
But I was most impressed that my neighbour was so on the ball, and up for discussing the pros and cons of Brexit, at his great age,
He could so easily have lost interest... or considered it not relevant to himself at 96.....
Many others would have done so.
But he was very much au fait with the situation..... and looking at it from all aspects.
If I make it to nearly 100, then I hope my metal capabilities are as acute!
Did you enjoy your walk?

Hello, Elle!
Just home, had a bit of a dander, and met one or two folk.
Weather has brightened up!
We have had several years of Brexit talk.
Far too much for my liking!
Your neighbour seems a fine old gentleman.
I am glad you enjoyed your visit!

Hi, Rusty!
Yes, our families are very close....apart from meeting up regularly for catch -ups, we go to all their "big" occasions, and they come to ours.
It is beautiful here now.....and is feeling a tad warmer, too.
I have just been talking to my younger daughter on her way home from the office.
Providing she has good reception on the train journey, we usually manage an hour's chat every day.
It is good!
My last lot of books has arrived this afternoon.
I am well set up for reading material for a while now.
I think I have "Eggheads" today!

Hello, Elle!
It is fairly cool here.
I had heating on earlier.
You must have plenty books, now!
Did you get your "Eggheads" programme?

Hi, Rusty!
Yes, best have your heating on if you are cold.
No point in catching a chill......or in feeling miserable.
We have been having our c/h on in the early mornings for an hour or two.
I have eight books now lined up, awaiting my perusal!
I got a bit carried away, when I was browsing Amazon!
Yes, I watched "Eggheads".
You are going out to the Pine Cone tomorrow with Miss L-B, aren't you?