If correct, whilst there may not be many tears for those who are able to pay £1000s every month in AVCs, as an annual allowance 2k would be quite modest- what about people who are being made redundant and their payout exceeds the relatively low tax exempt cap? Any AVCs from redundancy could be hit

They could even just have had David say, oh I ran into old Mulligan at [wherever]. He's looking a bit doddery / gloomy as ever.

Casual mention.

I guess the storyline is about rural loneliness *but* it's totally implausible no one knew Esme as a child.

Also if he was 'old' how old is she?

Carry did get mentioned from time to time.
It's not that surprising perhaps Esme only got mentioned outwith the archers broadcast Times but when she turned up, its ridiculous no one went, oh yeah, Esme, weren't you at school with.. didn't you go out with... I remember you from Brownies.... nothing

I bet Tom reads books....about being a sausage king / entrepreneur.

Not a prayer

She finally had some water 🐾🎉

I hate it when she doesn't drink for ages. 11 hours this time! And 21 hours with no food.
Theres bowls of chicken, mash, broth, etc. All over the place to try to tempt her.

Fantastic. Its really effective

Crochet Along.
Is it your own pattern?

Its beautiful work.

Ooooh lovely.
Is it a CAL?

I used to love a Cary Grant romance as a kid. Looking back now I realise several of them are a parade of red flag red flag red flag. Stalking & harassment portrayed as romancd

I love Dalry. In the right light it's very atmospheric and the guardians have done a lovely job.

Your photos have made me want to visit Dean.

Yes. 2 x DIY
1 short fabric tape
Retractable cloth tape that looks like a ladybird, another that looks like a dog.
Plus also various spirit levels and straight edges that are also rulers of up to 1m length.

And yet I cannot measure things. It's like I have a dyslexia for measuring 🤷‍♀️