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Loved this, Terry. I shall catch up now, in due course. And subscribe to Rebecca's. I particularly enjoyed Nasrudin's story, "a Persian folk hero who may or may not have existed" (great characterization): the telling and the meaning. Thank you!

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Jun 5Liked by Terry Freedman

Thank you, lord Terry for the graphic summarization. Now I will not have to read MacBeth.

I always enjoy these letters.

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Thanks, Jim. I might try the graphic summary approach with a few other great works. I feel it's a great improvement

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Really enjoyed this letter - thank you, Terry. I'm looking forward to my response - which, I'll warn you know, is likely to be weeks (or even months) late, because I'm not writing it until I've solved your impossible crossword clue.... 🙄

Crazy that you weren't allowed to continue with the exercise on referral scheme 'because you've lost weight'. That's absolutely idiotic - as is the fact that someone I know had to put ON weight to qualify for the surgery she required to help her to LOSE it.

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Regarding the clue, remember that the question mark indicates a really groanworthy play on words.

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Thanks, Terry - I got there eventually! You’ll find out when you read my reply, published tomorrow!

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Well, that's what they were saying to me in effect. It makes sense to some extent, but it's also a perverse incentive in that it encourages you to do the opposite of what they want you to do.

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Jun 5Liked by Terry Freedman

Hey?! What the...? What's that cat doing there in MacBeth? Stage manager's pet?

I am with you about the waste of time fishing. It is like growing your own tomatoes. Just buy the damn things... Very handsome photos, by the way. You were a real chick-magnet. Still are.

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thanks, Sharron! Chortle! My cats get everywhere I’m afraid. Anyway, I thought black cats and witches go together!

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Jun 5Liked by Terry Freedman

Nice picts, Lord Terry. Quite dashing. Good luck on the course!

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Wish me luck on the course too, Mark! I'm one of the students!

😁😁😁

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I wish you luck, Becks. You're going to need it. Snigger

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Well, a whole five days after you’d left this comment and a whole three days after I took part in your course I can say that I a) survived and b) absolutely LOVED it! 😊

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I'm sure you'll be a great constrained student!

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Gosh, I hope I behaved myself, Mark! I’m very behind on responding to notifications, having been away - but I can report that thoroughly enjoyed Terry’s course! Full report in due course! 😁

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Thanks, Mark! 🤣

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Jun 5Liked by Terry Freedman

Pictures expected, of course....

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I'm not sure about that!

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Jun 5Liked by Terry Freedman

Yes: "supplementing my diet with chocolate and sandwiches between meals". A meal plan after my own heart. Such a great post, and the perfect thing to read and smile over as I prepare for my early morning swim. Love it.

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LOL. Thanks, Mary 😁

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