Marty

Yup! That's definitely Storm Ellen. Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/weather/1324697/storm-UK-warning-storm-Ellen-weather-warnings-met-office-forecast

Is Storm Ellen heading your way, as well? (Although it may have a different name in Europe )

Sweet dreams, bro!

The blackberries are only just starting to ripen over here.

In between the showers today I've actually managed to sow a row of Kale seeds. This variety is Uncle John's Kale, which is apparently a "Heritage" variety, so I'll be interested to see how it grows (and tastes). That's if it does actually germinate, as it's a packet I was given free about four or five years back at a stall at a big Irish music festival (the Electric Picnic) I attended one weekend. Normally it would have cost over €200 for camping, but I got in free as I was helping a friend of mine in the craft area. Next to that section was a "Green Living" section, where Irish Seed Savers had a stall. They gave me the free packet when I wandered in to chat them. Actually, I had originally entered the tent they were in because Concern Worldwide, an Irish based humanitarian organisation (one of the few that's not run by a religious group) that I am involved with, also had a stand in it. Concern attempts to deliver "life-saving and life-changing interventions to the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, [going] to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind." [I actually had the above written four hours ago but, just as I was about to post it, a neighbour knocked on the door. We've been sat drinking tea, and reminiscing about the good old days, ever since.]

And you, bro!

I think I can occasionally be sometimes guilty of pleonasm myself...

The Great....

Similar day here at the moment. Although we are warned to expect a deep Atlantic depression to cause Storm Ellen to cross the country this evening and tomorrow. Status Red, Orange, and Yellow wind warnings are in place for different parts of the island from 9:00 pm this evening. Currently the northwest is in the Status Yellow zone, so I'm hopeful that the wind won't be too bad here. Met Éireann are also warning of the possibility of flooding, particularly in coastal areas, due to a combination of storm surge, spring tides and onshore winds. I'm just glad I don't have to travel anywhere for the next couple of days. Happy Wednesday, all!

Greetings, Albert!

Toi??!! Innocent? Tires l'autre jambe, Pinocchio! (Hope that English idiom translated properly... )

Et tu, Brute?

Hi, Cassie. Everything okay? (It's all clo's fault )

The way he first looked carefully all around himself.... really had me wondering what he was planning to do with that hose....

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Great chapter, Gary. When I am really enjoying a story, I often find myself slowing down as I come towards the end. I think that's largely because I just don't want it to finish. I note there's only one chapter left of this gem of yours. So I'm going to wait a day or two before I actually read it. You can take that as a compliment, my friend.

To be honest, @unilive, when I read it first, I certainly didn't think he was talking about the band. I know you're the author, but here's Mark's speech in full: And surely, if he were talking about the band, he would have said: "Come on, we're talking about U-N-I here."

It definitely does!

I spotted that error as well, but... These were spoken words. Not everyone speaks in grammatically perfect English. In fact few people do. There's nitpicking, and there's nitpicking, @Will Hawkins.

I'm never in a hurry when I'm polishing...

I sometimes find it quite enjoyable. Can often be a stress reliever Hi, Gary. Hope you're having a good day.

Greetings, young Albert!

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Overcast here, and feeling a few degrees cooler than recent days. At least it's dry at the moment, although there could be showers later. A nice breeze, so I've chanced hanging out some washing.