Good morning all, from a hot and windy south oz !! Yesterday's beautiful day disintergrated into a hot night and a strong northerly this morning - if this is Summer, I'm emigrating !! Well Kate caught...
I Strix, the equestrienne’s lesser-half, seem to have been, with two of the link words, Lady (God forbid) Bountiful. Within seconds of posting my words hordes of you, like pillaging Vikings,...
Once more, in her Ladyships absence may I welcome you all to the club. In view of the autumnal chill at night I have lit a fire in the Library, so we can gather round and toast marshmallows later as...
When I left you last weekend I had written about some of my time at University in the ‘60’s. The beginning of the 70’s found me working in London for a famous Graphics, Industrial...
Good morning everyone - lovely day here, sunshine etc and the Spring racing is well underway - I love this time of the year !! Hopefully lots of points available today with the four matches on offer,...
hi guys...long time no speak!! been sooo busy!! i have conjunctivitis again in both eyes (ouch) docs on friday untill then i have eye drops!! however, i keep getting this VILE sour taste in my...
What a hoot, I’m back again, and crofter has decreed that my new moniker is STRIX THE STARGAZER. I was puzzled for a moment as to why. Then I remembered Oscar’s words “We are all in...
Good morning all - lovely sunny day here for a long weekend, a hint of things to come. I know I won't be saying this when we get to January but I don't mind warm sunshine and a bit of a potter in the...
I hope today is rather drier than yesterday. The raindrops were queuing up to hit the ground. It was a case of do the necessary then batten down the hatches.A good excuse for a lazy day really! :-)...
Here are this morning's shaded clues for you - 36a In boxing, a defensive stance with both hands raised to protect the chin [5] 3d 2003 James Mangold thriller film starring John Cusack as ex police...
another dry start to the day here in tameside. tuesday always reminds me of whitby lazing in the morning sunshine then egg and chips for dinner pub all afternoon then fish and chips for tea back into...
Good morning all - not quite so pushed for time today !! Well, we had four unusual words this weekend and while two of the matches were fairly predictable, the other two were a little less likely....
who has supported me and wished me well recently whilst I have been investigated for breast cancer. Today I was given the all clear and realise all too well how lucky I am. I wish everyone else in...
