Crossword Help Forum
Forum Rules

Thank you so much to Skyewalker, Seamus, Dorrien and Paul for your votes, and to Chrise, Pigale and FJ for the mention.
I see what you mean about lead, FJ (#15) . I did check the formula, but it's been a while since my chemistry days.

Thanks also to SW for the earlier parse. I've been walking a goldie for a few weeks while her owner is recouperating. She has the face of an angel, but likes to disappear into the long grass for extended periods.

Cheers, BBM2. I thought it was a good word with lots of possibilities, and didn't mind a second airing - it's different, anyway.
I had a smile at the video - of course it could be that the retriever has a better poker face.

Cheers till next week, when we'll be back to 'normal'.

Nice one, Mattrom! Cheers, Marty. Many thanks, JWS and FJ, for the votes, and Pigale for the mention. "See" you all next year.

Classy clue Mattrom
Thanks BBM
May 2018 be better (for the world)

Congratulations mattrom, thanks to bbm2 for hosting and thanks also to chrise for the vote.

Best wishes for Hogmanay and a Guid New Year to all.

FJ @36 and mattrom
I've just looked back at the "which lead" comment. Actually there are three common lead oxides - lead(II) oxide ("litharge") PbO, which is yellow, lead (IV) oxide (not (III)), PbO2, which is brown, and "red lead", Pb3O4, which is orange-red, and is PbO,PbO,PbO2
I thought PbO was valid for "lead oxide", oxidation state unspecified.

Congrats mattrom, thanks bbm2

Wishing everyone a safe and happy 2018

Well done MTtrom!
Thanks for setting Marty - I found it hard to mail the definition...
Anyway thanks for the votes Pigale and Mattrom, and fir the mention Chris.

Happy new year to everyone!