cryptic 25,266

[twiglet3]

8a- flower coming from said cold cabinet
?r?e?i?

14a- way one trapped deserterusing horizontal sheets
s?r?t?

21d- dad goes up to see doctor with self possession
a?l?m?

24d- to pour with rain will be fitting on the way up
t?e?

[Argee2]

8a. Freesia
14a. Strati

[valerieb1254]

8a) Freesia ( Cold cabinet = Freezer )

[paulineward]

8a freesia
14a strata
21d aplomb
24d teem

[Argee2]

21d. Aplomb

[shaneystar2]

Aplomb
Teem

[valerieb1254]

24d) Teem

[Argee2]

24d. Teem

[Aquagility]

Just look at those timings! You're all just milling around outside crofter's caravan, with nothing to do except chew your fingernails.
Go take a shower!

[Alibobs]

I've gone for strata and aureole (25a)but have also seen strati and aureola bandied about. Any ideas?

[paulineward]

You're there too A!!!..keeping quiet in the background waiting to pounce!!!
(I typed ponce then!!! good job I checked it before posting!)

[Argee2]

It is strata - I made a typing error! Sorry! Strata is the plural of stratum.

[twiglet3]

thankyou very much all of you xxxx xxx