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Good afternoon, Rusty!
I got off to a bad start with 1across in today's Times 15x15!
However, I thought Dagnabit's "explanation" was very clever!
I'm finding the puzzle somewhat difficult... I am systematically a quarter way through it and think I may well have given up!
(At best, I am on a "break"!)
I have a clue for you from yesterday's Times QC.
I think Mr. R must have had a hand in it.....
1d: Butcher's ditched the pork, finally - a big blow (5)
(I quite liked it!)
It is very hot here now - the freshness of this morning has gone - 29C apparently and very humid.
Has your storm blown over?

Hello Elle,

I've been having connection problem on and off all afternoon - most annoying since I watch Le Tour on the computer. (No TV except for DVD - They went digital not that long ago and I need to update everything)
Swiss Alps scenery absolutely beautiful, with the Mont Blanc in the back ground (seen from the Swiss side)
It is less hot temperature wise than yesterday, (only 31C) but it is a humid heat, which makes it less bearable. We too might have storms later.

One chatty chick in the nest at present.

Good afternoon, Elle.
I thought Times crossword was OK today!
There was a bit on BBC News about the broadband problems this morning. It was a power failure in London that caused it.
Affected the banks etc.
It is a fine arvo (my new word!) here.
I am wondering about your clue.
A butcher's hook is slang for look.
So, loo+ ??
No I can not see it!

'ARVO' Rusty ????

Good afternoon, Pigale,
Arvo is Australian for "afternoon"!

It is in Chambers, Pigale,

Hey Rusty, are you intending to go to Australia for a holiday ? I thought it might be a Scottish word.

What lovely scenery today ! And we saw a bit of Voeckler's nose - he finished 6th in today's stage I think.

Good arvo, Pigale!
No, I just came across the word and thought I would throw it into the mix!
Scenery was great!
I missed quite a bit as I had folk here for a wee while.
Nice day here now,

Good Arvo, then, Rusty!
No, I do not like it....too harsh!
It lacks the romanticism of "yestreen" or "morn's morn" or "taghairm"!
My clue.....
Butcher's ditcheD thE porK, finally - a big blow (KO - knockout)
The answer is "dekko" = butchers (def)
Butcher's hook is cockney slang for look.
I told you that Mr R must have been in on it!
I am glad you enjoyed the 15x 15 - I am obviously not up to your standard as I have been struggling on and off all day with it!
Very very hot here - my hair is curly!

Good evening, Elle!
Arvo is a bit harsh right enough.
Dekko, I would not get, as it is a word I don't use.
A fine clue, though.
Persist with the Times and it should become doable.
Do you know these whirlygig clothes dryers that some folk have in the back garden?
In Oz they call them Hill's Hoists.
A singlet vest is a Jackie Howe, after a legendary sheep shearer.
Write them in your wee book.
It seems warm here.
Any more fudging going on today?