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Good morning, Rusty!
You are very lucky to have a fine day!
It is very wet here! The dog was covered in mud by the time we arrived home from our walk!
Victoria hardly covered herself in glory then, did she, coming last in the point-to point? She seems fated either with ill-luck or bad management?
Whichever, the outlook isn't boding well for Cheltenham, is it?
So what will happen to her now?
This morning's task is to reorganise the cupboard under the stairs; fitting a light in there was one of the jobs the electrician did for us last week.
There is a lot of space in there, but plenty of articles that require storing in said space!
But at least now we can see to do it! ( before it required shining a torch!)

Good morning, Elle!
Great day here!
Man and van not long away. Another job done.
That's good the sparky put in a light for you.
If you need a torch, for emergencies, say, Screwfix have a "brilliant" range at sensible prices.
Far superior to torches of several years ago.
I would not read too much into Vic being last.
Goodness only knows what kind of horse she was on.
Now?
She will be riding out on the gallops for Lawney Hill every day.
And maybe to Paul Nicholls yard too.
Vic needs experience and that is where she will get it.
Right! Off for my paper and pancakes!

Hi, Rusty!
Still raining here! According to the forecast, it was supposed to stop late morning, but hasn't done so yet!
Maybe it will before our second walk......
I know you don't do the Times 2 but Mr. R thought of you this morning...... you cannot complain this isn't on your doorstep! (well, not literally, I hope)
Scotland's longest river (3)
I see that Boris Johnson has come out in favour of pulling out of the EU..... that will upset David Cameron and be a big influence on Londoners, especially those who are indecisive and looking for a lead.......
But I shouldn't start a discussion about membership of the EU on here......it might cause too many sparks to fly......
Did you get your pancakes? what topping are you having with them?

Hello, Elle!
Still a glorious day here!
The Tay. A mighty river, indeed!
That maniac McGonagall wrote a "poem" about it.
I must say that I do not know much about Boris or his views, but he rides a bike, so must be one of the good guys!
"In or Out" is going to be controversial, no matter what.
Yes, I got pancakes and put Lurpak on them.
My Chambers Dictionary has arrived.
"Very good condition" is understating it.
I doubt if the book has ever been opened before.
Delighted once again with World of Books and I shall give them excellent "feedback".
Off now, for a dander!

Good afternoon, Rusty!
How far did you go for your "dander"?
We have had a lovely afternoon here, too - the rain eventually stopped.......the sun came out..... ...and indeed is still shining!
It has been lovely out! although we didn't go far afield...... the cupboard is only partially sorted!
We abandoned the project to go and enjoy the sunshine!
That is indeed good about your Chambers! You now need an extra supply of crosswords in order to put it to good use!
I certainly agree with you that W of B are the best secondhand book suppliers with whom I have had dealings.
And they apologised so nicely after their little hiccough with the partially "filled in" crossword book - and I got a speedy good-as -new replacement!
Our garden is now festooned with daffodils - but many of them are still in bud as yet. Only a few are open.....
But they did grow even though it was late November when we eventually planted them!

I'll share something with you that amused me. Ear;ier in the day on the BBC News website there was a headline stating "Johnson: I wasn't a good person."













It now reads "Adam Johnson: I wasn't a good person."

I wonder if Boris complained?

Hi, Chris!
Well, if Boris did complain, I guess under the circumstances one couldn't blame him!

Hello, Elle!
Yes, W of B is the best I have came across.
I think your puzzle book was an aberration.
I know I have bought a score or more books from World of Books and have been very pleased with every purchase.
I had a dander up to the park.
My local forecast is for sunshine for the next few days, but it shall be cold.
My son texted to me that there is snow on the mountains in Madeira. Surprised me!
Chris, the BBC in house lawyers, or editors, maybe spotted that and took action.

Hi, Rusty!
I initially went with World of Books on your recommendation! and the reference books I have bought have been as new - both my Bradford's and Brewers looked as though they had never been opened! even though they were not the latest editions.
My daughter, husband and young one went to the Baby show at ExCel yesterday.
ExCel is a fantastic Exhibitions and International Convention Centre at the Royal Victoria Dock in London Docklands.
The Baby show is a great place to go both for ideas for baby ...clothes, equipment etc..... sometimes at worthwhile discounted prices, and also for "freebies" - the handouts one gets from stallholder and suppliers are amazing!
I gather they had a great day out and bought some amazing things for the forthcoming infant!
She has only this week to work and then her maternity leave starts.
Baby is due to put in appearance mid- March.
Are your son and his wife enjoying their holiday? No more visits from the girls?

Hello, Elle!
I am sure you have passed on to a friend or two, info regarding World of Books. I know I have.
I gave them good feedback today.
The baby show sounds great.
I have not heard of ExCel before.
My son and wife are having a good time, but my impression is that they prefer Florida!
They say everyone speaks English, and there was a German cruise ship came in today.
All quiet with the girls, thank the Lord.
I dread my phone ringing!
But they keep me on my toes, I suppose!