cryptic 2377

[twiglet3]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAYAKAMINA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1D- A rather lofty 'too big for your boots'
u?p?s?

14d- preserving in a barrel (treated pine)
?e?????

13a- very quickly on the train, breaking the ice 2,1,5
?n ? ??i?e

17d- seemed ill at ease and got confused 8
????????

21a- will make a splash, he contends
???t???

19d- shown in colour 'leave out'
?????l??

[1955]

13a In a Trice

[joannasevs]

13a In a trice

[Aquagility]

14d Keeping (pine in keg)

[joannasevs]

1d Uppish?

[paulineward]

Think K must have turned in??!!! Has had a very busy day! I can never do this one!!

[twiglet3]

thanku all xxx

[kayakamina]

Thank you for your message twiglet3. Wasn't quick enough to help as I was answering the phone.
Cheers K

[sarumite]

21a Spatter ... (fighter/contends)

19d R (eveal) ed .... Revealed

[sarumite]

17d Shuffled

[macpark]

If 17d is shuffled Sarumite then what did you put for 25 ac? I had becoming which makes a B where there is an F - having said that, I can't get 17d!

[paulineward]

Fetching?

[paulineward]

P.S. macpark..I had becoming at first also!

[macpark]

Of course Paulineward! So obvious when someone tells you the right answer. I think it's time for bed. Sang Verdi's Requiem last night in Axminster and didn't get home till 12.45am. The brain is really a trifle(!) slow tonight!!

[paulineward]

Wonderful...macpark!..what a gift. My husband introduced me to classical music after we got married....what I had been missing! I always say that if I could be given one wish in life, it would be to be able to sing.
Don't forget to let us know when the cd is out!!