Yes please!

Hi Ian. I live here in Lancaster so Dallas Road is local to me. You suggested reading my dead Mum's name out again this year after I retweeted your usual call out. It really touched me. So, you're welcome.

Just seen your terrible news about Andy G. We used to hang a bit when we worked in the BL in the 90s. My condolences.

PS, you now have to supply your social media handles when applying for an ESTA.

I found going via Dublin this year eased my mind about being turned back by US immigration. I changed in Dublin and went through USI there, reasoning if there was a probem I was not far from home. Takes longer, but you get to avoid the queue after your Atlantic flight. And congratulations.

Very much enjoyed this Rob, thank you. I reread your Doddy piece while I was there, too. It captures the sheer flow of the guy beautifully.

Prolly not, I could do myself a mischief ... and there's some nice Renaissance choral music on in Silverdale that night.

Have you seen CC is coming to Lancaster?

OED citations are a bit patchy, but it was certainly still in use, either as professional court/household based or more generically for someone who jests. One very definite 1616 jester was Archie Armstrong. I wonder ...

REED has some fools c. 1600 if memory serves, and I know of a couple later than 1616 - though I don't remember the word 'jester'. This is painted c. 1650s.

I'll leave it with you, see how you feel on returning from your travels.

Hi Liz, hope you enjoy time out. If you fancy some refreshment/chat on your return, hit me up.

Just on Dale St, see you soon.

OK, see you then!

That's fine. What suits?