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Hi, Rusty!
Maybe you should be eating /drinking something hot? Perhaps soup at least?
(sorry, not a lecture, promise!)
I have just been watching "The Voice". I do enjoy that! The rapport between the judges is excellent - usually very friendly, although there was a moment or two tonight when feelings were trampled upon!
I think what I also like is that the competition between contestants starts at a very high level. The "rubbish" and inferior acts having been weeded out before the show came on the air.
I am now recording "Casualty" - and yes, it is actually recording this week!
I agree with you and Chris - it has been a very quiet day on the Forum. I wonder whether the bad weather has played a part? In many parts of the UK for instance , there have been bad storms - maybe folk are not venturing out for their newspapers/ magazines? and for overseas contributors, there has been a lot of snow in the US and goodness know what other places have been suffering?
See what tomorrow and this next week brings.......maybe "trade" will pick up!

Good morning, Elle!
Can hot food make a difference?
Not sure I buy that.
Now, "The Voice"?
Is this for pop singers?
If so, I would have to be nailed to my seat, I'm afraid!
Elle! " Weeding out the rubbish"? Never!
That adds to the entertainment!
I saw in my paper yesterday that one of my heroes won.
Cancellara! He has recovered well from his back injury.
You could well be right regarding weather and crosswords.
No wind here today, and not much snow remaining.
I am taking it easy today.
Hope there is skiing on TV.
Are you going to watch the tennis final?

For Rusty, Elle, Pagale et al...

Sunday Times Cryptic 4679

25 A. Poet, left say, during robbery in Bow (7)

Good morning, Rusty!
How are you feeling today? Did you manage a good night's sleep? You should stay indoors if possible and keep warm today.
Have hot drinks and hot food - yes, I do think it makes a difference to have something warm inside you!
No, "The Voice" is not just for pop singers - I wouldn't like it if it were - but it is only for singers though...no other acts as you will have guessed from the title of the show. But singers of any / every genre...... there have been pop singers yes, but also C & W, folk........ even Opera.
It is honed down to showing only the good acts though, so I don't think you will like it as, going by your reaction to BGT, you are amused by the "rubbish" acts at the beginning! Now these I definitely don't have the patience to watch! I prefer BGT once it has reached the stage of there only being viable contestants left!
The Australian Open Final? I have set the recorder.... we shall be over at our daughter's whilst it is showing. Mind you, according to my TV guide, there are only Highlights. A poor do!

I got that surprisingly quickly, Malone.
Once I thought of "heist", I was away!

Hello, Elle!
I had a great sleep, though still full of whateveritis!
However, Elle, I shall take your advice and not budge today.
Now, "The Voice"?
Are there judges?
I am not fond of Cheryl Whatsit, who appears on many panels.
The tennis is live now on Eurosport. I think you will like it!!!!
I have half an eye on womens slalom.
Not my favourite event. Wendy Holdener is leading just now.
That will change though.
I was slightly miffed (strange word) yesterday with my local paper describing Andy Murray as Scotland's greatest ever sportsman.
Surely, for events won etc, it has to be Chris Hoy?
Five Olympic gold medals, a silver, and World Champion many a time.
Sir Chris for me!

Sad news Terry Wogan has died aged 77 - he had a short battle with cancer. I for one will miss him

Yes, just saw it on Twitter, Chris.
He was a favourite of mine. R.I.P.

They are playing a tribute programme with all of his favourite music on radio 2 right now

I was very sad to hear of Terry's death - he was a great favourite of mine - I loved his early morning radio programme! He made my day!