Believe it or not, I took a hot water bottle to bed with me last night and it seems to have the effect of discouraging me from getting up during the night. Maybe some sort of comforter.  Nevertheless I awoke at 6:00 a.m. This morning which is a sign for the having of coffee and toast and switching on the news.  True to form, it has started to rain. TalkTV -  the irrepressible and immaculately...

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