Hi, Lauren, and welcome. Tell us a little about yourself. We don't bite and are quite a friendly bunch here. 😉

Just a little reminder (as if any were needed) of the situation in Ukraine.

This is Ukrainian symphonic metal band, Luvgrand with Rise

Torment-erstwhile

Alone with Partner

Round-city sightseeing bus or ordinary public transport?

Soap - Snap

Rustic-kleptomaniac

I have just discovered that Within Temptation also has a new album release on 20th October 2023.

It is entitled Bleed Out.

Here is the title single:

From the new Elegy of Madness album, 'XI', due for release on October 20th, 2023, this is, Broken Soul.

Honoured-dendrochronology

Crow - Crop

Definitely a cabin.

River Cruise or Ocean Cruise?

Answer-gossip

Shop - Shot

Rely on rain, but will water if necessary.

Summer Sun or Summer Rain?

Quote by Mendalla

English baritone folk-pop singer Roger Whittaker was a very popular in my family and I remain fond of his work for that reason even if i don't listen to him much anymore. He passed away recently at 87.

I was very sad to hear of his passing while I was away. Although The Last Farewell was his most noteworthy hit, and one of my favourites, he was also well known for his amazing whistling. Here, he accompanies the late, great Des O'Connor (in the UK at least) with The Skye Boat Song.

Lowland-romanticised

Stir - Stor

Annuals. Beano or Dandy will do! 🤣

But seriously... Perennials. I like a nice garden but hate gardening. The only things that make it bearable are engines.

Lawnmowing. Electric or petrol (For those who don't need a ride-on)?

Answer-rorqual

Scan - Scar

Electric bike.

Tesla or Big V8 gas guzzler?

Someone-attended

Boot - Boat

Both. I still love my old favourites but finding more and more great talent... and not just metal.

Madness or Metallica?

Mermaid-Educator

Quote by Mendalla

And the name is Eleine, not Elaine (i.e. the last part of Madeleine's name, apparently it was originally her nickname so they took it for the band name).

Now my turn to blush. I knew that and didn't notice that my fingers had misbehaved! 😒

Deer, so long as it's not two deer!

Wildlife park or theme park?

Nude - Node

Icicle-vertical