Liz, now I know exactly what you meant about climbing up to the Ally: it's not suitable for normal people like me and Sue, let alone you asthmatics! We were passed at high speed by three young joggers, aged about 20-ish, going up the hill (as distinct from those going over the hill!); they came back soon after, still talking to each other!

We have a Black Country delicacy (back to the last subject now) called "Grorty Dick" (pr. grerty"). I can't tell you what's in it, 'cos it's a strictly-guarde secret, passed down from father to son, and my dad doesn't know either. A Black Country butcher last weeek won a major award for his faggots: I wonder if he qualifies for a pink plaque?!

Steve