Jumbo 1342

[stevenj]

We are back from Ireland. Those who know me can probably guess what the highlight of the week was. I was so nervous beforehand but His Nibs was (is) wonderful. I am so lucky!
To the crossword
The first query is "Relax, with everything mostly consumed around six". The answer seems to be alleviate. I can see all, vi and ate. But that leaves a surplus e. So something is wrong.
The other one is "British species of tree - little ones. I have? O? I? S but I can't think of anything to fit.
As ever, I shall be grateful for your help.
steven

[cashier]

Trees Babies Abies are true firs

[JJ109]

Eate(N) rather than ate

[cashier]

Stephen in clue 56ac Organising tea for US vice presidential candidate. I have 'running mate' where does the M come from?

I hope you enjoyed your holiday?

[Neveracrossword]

Cashier - Mate is tea, I think it might be pronounced differently but I'm not sure.It's in Chambers.

[cashier]

Okay thanks. A new one on me.

[Mamyalynne]

Glad you had a good time and your return was wonderful too.

[stevenj]

Thank you all for your kind welcome back and for the explanations.
I think mate is pronounced "mattay" when it's tea.
I did enjoy the holiday but the return was magical. BTW thank you to all those, like Mamyalynne and Lie-in King whose wisdom saw me through the long days.
steven

[Mamyalynne]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mate_(drink)

[Mamyalynne]

Cos we've all been there Steven.x

[Lie-in King]

Good memories & a nice return, what's not to like? :-)

[stevenj]

Well you may have been there. I just hope you had good advice too. And, as you say Sir, what's not to like with the way it is now!
steven