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I've completely given up trying to hide the fact that I AM a total nerd, along with the fact I work in eMarketing, love pottery and Time Team, I also ADORE the Saturday Times Jumbo Crossword. SPECIFICALLY the Saturday Times Jumbo Crossword. It's big, it's intelligent and the answers come out 2 weeks after it's printed.

I'm yet to completely finish one, although I've practiced a LOT. I'm so excited at how far through I got this week, and I'd done all of this in 3 days!!

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And, because I'm a total dork, these are the rules I play by:

1. I do the clues at the bottom of the page, not the cryptic ones at the top
2. Completed clues are neatly crossed out
3. I cannot use the Internet or ask for help (this is of course cheating)
4. If I get to the point where I absolutely HAVE to cheat, cheated question is marked by being circled (to remind myself that there is no glory in finishing the crossword if I've cheated)
5. If an answer is put in, and later found to be incorrect, that's basically the end of the game

I'm so excited because I finished this much with one TWO cheat questions!!! I'm somewhat ashamed that I despited my literary tendencies in High School, I didn't know King Lear's daughters name, but I wont forget it now.

It's a bit hard to see, but if you click on the image above, it should open a larger image (input on any missing answers appreciated)

Fi - the Funny Mummy

Tino's cousing Fiona is the mum to 4 gorgeous little girls, those at my wedding might remember the 4 little blondies running around and playing in the water during the ceremony.

Fi is currently pregnant with baby number 5 and due imminently.

Fi is now my favorite comedienne.

This morning she called her mum to tell her she had given birth, and suprise - they hadn't told anyone but she had twins!

Pam totally fell for it - of course it's April fools day.

Pam sent it to Tino's mum - Lyn fell for it.

Lyn sent it to Tino - Tino fell for it.

Tino called me to tell me - I got as far as saying "You are kidding..." then realised it's April 1st.

Well played Fi!! In all seriousness, can't wait for her to have the baby.

3 of our friends & family members have had babies in the last 3 weeks, and we've got 4 due in the next 5 weeks.
Nick & Michelle - Liam John Poutney
Rob & Patricia - Alessandra Olivia Marinelli
Dermie & Michelle - Martha Steedman

Still to come:
Murray & Renee
Nicole & Michael
Kate & Leon
Fiona & James