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Hello, Elle!
Cloudy day here!
Sorry, I did not comment on your last post about jeans!
I was distracted!
For me, you may chat away about jeans if you like. I am neither a member of the fashion, or the forum, police!
I noticed on your post to Rosalind that you purchased your Nubucks from Trespass?
We had/have one of their stores in town.
Good gear at sensible prices!

Good morning, Rusty!
It was good to be out by 8am again - I really missed my early walk with the dog whilst the grandsons were here!
Dreich at first, but a watery sun is battling with cloud at the moment. ( I've just risked putting out my washing!)
Now..... would I "wind you up"? Me ?
"Uncle Joes" as they were commonly called, are / were dark brown (sticky ) spheres. Very warming, so we kids would be given one to suck on the cold wintry morning walk to school!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncle_Joe%27s_Mint_Balls
Pontefract cakes ( so called because they were made in Pontefract in Yorkshire) are also know as Pomfret cakes. Does this ring any bells?
Yes, Trespass is a great shop for good value - my Nubucks are one of my "best buys". So stout yet comfortable.
I am planning on 'chilling out' this morning....... crosswords , reading, no manual labour whatsoever
Grandparents 'rest' day!!

Elle, there was no Uncle Joe's that I recall.
I associate Uncle Joe with Stalin!
Pomfret! That was in my head!
Did you ever get McCowan's Highland Toffee?
I got one each Saturday with the sugar ration coupon.
I have managed a crossword on Saturday and one yesterday. Hope to get round to doing one today.
I am going out now, and may be some time, as the man said, depending on who I meet.
It was the city's local football derby last night and there will be differing viewpoints!
2-2, so honours even and no bragging rights!
And I must see how the snow shovels sales are doing!

Hi, Rusty!
Are you back yet? How was your walk?
No, I haven' t heard of McCowan's toffee?
I don't recall sugar rationing? I suppose it must have been happening around me - when did rationing end? Maybe I was just that bit too young to remember?
My dad used to come home on a Friday with a 'twist' of sweets for us! only on Fridays and I was only allowed a very few as a treat.
I keep getting popups on the desk top about Windows 10. Is this happening to you?
I was under the impression that Windows updates are always 'free'? I've never previously had to pay for an update.
However, this 'ad' or reminder or whatever it is, says that I must 'reserve' my 'free' instalment of Windows 10 now, or I might have to pay for it a later date?????
It says to reserve it and then I'll be informed when it's ready to download - which I can then choose to do at any time?
.......oh, forgot to ask after the snow shovels?!

re: Windows 10
The offer is that anyone who currently uses any version of Widows 7 or Windows 8.1 can install the final version of Windows 10 without cost (Free)
This offer is good during the first year after Windows 10 is released.
There are no other costs associated with this offer. You can use Windows 10 for the full support lifecycle, just like any other version of Windows.
It does NOT mean that, after one year, you will be required to purchase another version of Windows 10 or pay any other fee.

PS before anyone jokes about widows, that was a typo

PPS If you do not activate the free upgrade within the 12 months of the release date, then , you will have to pay a one time fee,

PPPS If you want come crossword action, then it is all happening on other forums, not here :(

Thank you for that info, Jazzy!
But why suddenly are we having to PAY for updates?Since I was dragged "kicking and screaming" into the 21st century by my daughters, who insisted that I learn to use the computer, I have never yet had to pay for an update?
Going out now... will look in to see if you've replied when I get back.....

You only have to pay if you don't upgrade within the year, Elle