30295 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

DT 30595

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30595
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BD Rating – Difficulty **/*** Enjoyment ***

Back from the glorious Florida sunshine to the drizzle & none too warm weather here in Harpenden. Thanks again to Senf for covering for me last week.… Continue reading

DT 30585

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30585
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BD Rating – Difficulty **/*** Enjoyment ***

A busy day ahead preparing to fly out to Pensacola on Saturday for an us against them golfing jaunt. After Tuesday’s mishap on Verulam golf course when my malfunctioning electric trolley (that’s my excuse rather than rank stupidity) ended up in the river Ver I’m having to borrow half a set of clubs from a mate.… Continue reading

DT 30577

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30577
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A gloriously bright & sunny start to the day here in Monnington on Wye.  I arose well before any of the others (there are 18 of us occupying a splendidly large rural property) to a cacophony of birdsong.… Continue reading

DT 30571

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30571
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Nice & sunny here in Harpenden at present but wet stuff on the way unfortunately & not sure if I’ll manage to get out for a walk before it arrives.… Continue reading

DT 30565

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30565
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My weather app confidently indicates the rain will miss us here in Harpenden today so a good walk looks possible before an afternoon visit to the dentist.… Continue reading

DT 30553

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30553
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A gloomy start to proceedings here in Harpenden & maybe a wee bit of rain on the way but my trusty Home & Dry weather app says it will be a dry afternoon so some outdoor exercise looks possible.… Continue reading

DT 30547

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30547
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A bright albeit somewhat chilly start to proceedings here in Harpenden so a good walk looks on the cards later assuming the washing machine engineer attends at his advised slot.… Continue reading

DT 30541

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30541
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** –  Enjoyment ***

Another solid AP offering today. Largely straightforward though with a couple of trickier clues that perhaps made it slightly more difficult than yesterday. For me it didn’t hit the heights of last week’s puzzle but was still enjoyable.… Continue reading

DT 30535

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30535
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A wee bit of a chilly start to the day here in Harpenden but at least it’s not raining yet. No chance of golf today unfortunately as my course is back to carry only & my poorly shoulder won’t manage that.… Continue reading

DT 30529

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30529
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A bit of a miserable start to the day here in Harpenden & there’s rain on the way so I’m pleased to have managed to get a game of golf in at Centurion yesterday.… Continue reading