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Cute drawings Terry - I look forward to coming back to this post and reading it at my leisure when I am less rushed.

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I am inspired by your very civil (de?)escalator conversation. That's the way it's done! And I wish I had your amazing powers of background blurification. That could come in very handy :-)

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These strange words are making me crazy. I had to look them up too. But I enjoy studying up on new words all the time. It doesn't hurt to learn.

I think Spring or should I say Summer is already here. It has been in the 80s this week, although I see on the extended forecast that the high is going to drop to 64 by the middle of next week, with the low being in the 40s. Yikes!

RE: your drawing. I can just see those girls now. They must have been furious when you showed them the drawing. It's hilarious though.

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Mar 10, 2023Liked by Terry Freedman

My new favorite words are persiflage, faffing, and tutting. I had to look them all up and I am a better person for having done so. :) I don't drink tea, coffee, or anything that requires the use of a mug, but if I DID, you can bet I would join your Very Large Mug Club (if I would be allowed entry, of course). As for spring, that's not a season we have where I live, so I'll leave the faffing and tutting about it to those who experience the season. Another delightful, letter! Thank you! :)

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Regarding IKEA... I think you would enjoy this: https://youtu.be/ViBaYl9GCcE

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You’re my tea-ing twin, Terry! The bigger the mug, the better!

I’m not sure that the Tube map in my possession actually SHOWS a signpost to ‘Dr Tel’s house’. Had I better get on to Transport for London on your behalf?

I know your rights... 🤣

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Mar 9, 2023Liked by Terry Freedman

Not quite spring, but I see the little finches in their peach-colored waistcoats already flitting about looking for a likely spot for their nests - preferably out of the rain, so I am guessing the eaves of my carport will host them this year... BTW I am searching for the three clues in your spring poem, but alas, no discoveries yet.

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A charming letter, indeed!

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