An alibi from Neville is better than no alibi at all :

[susan]

Hello Nickos  according to Adam answering machines are very old fashioned and only old fashioned girls like me have them I always thought me and you had much in common

[Adam]

We don't turn ours off at any time, but we use it (when we are in) to "vet" calls and pick up when we want to - otherwise they can just leave a message!!

Agree.

People also have showers, baths, play loud music,  sleep, vaccum, go in the garden, entertain, use a sun bed.

Whether it is 1985, or 2013, why turn an answering machine off when at home ?

[Jane]

Don't think you understand the differences between modern communications technology and 80's technology 

May not have been born then.

[Adam]

Jeremy has to say his answering machine was switched off. He would not have made it to the phone within 5 rings unless he was already awake.

If Jeremy was already awake it backs up the claim that he phoned Mugford before Neville phoned.

[susan]

Hello Adam as I previously stated we have 5 phones in our house so whether I am playing my violin or taking a shower or running around in my maids uniform with my hoover I hear that phone ringing and usually pick it up in 4

[Adam]

Hello Adam as I previously stated we have 5 phones in our house so whether I am playing my violin or taking a shower or running around in my maids uniform with my hoover I hear that phone ringing and usually pick it up in 4

Will you play you're violin in you're maids uniform for me ?

Jeremy did not have five phones.

[Caroline]

This was discussed the other day.

My conservative estimate is it would be 20 rings before Jeremy answers the downstairs phone.

Good of Neville to wait.

Where have you dragged this from?

[Caroline]

Thought Jeremy called Julie before Neville phoned him ?

What?

[Jane]

I have always woken up a split second before an alarm goes off or the phone rings.

[Caroline]

Agree.

People also have showers, baths, play loud music,  sleep, vaccum, go in the garden, entertain, use a sun bed.

Whether it is 1985, or 2013, why turn an answering machine off when at home ?

We have a built in AP and it's never on unless we go on holiday. Horses for courses!!

[Adam]

Where have you dragged this from?

Dragged ? It is my opinion.

Sleeping like a log. The 'downstairs' phone starts ringing.

You wake up, switch the light on. Check the time, decide whether to answer the phone. Get out of bed, go downstairs.

My estimate is at least 20 rings.

Good of Neville to wait.

[Caroline]

Dragged ? It is my opinion.

Sleeping like a log. The 'downstairs' phone starts ringing.

You wake up, switch the light on. Check the time, decide whether to answer the phone. Get out of bed, go downstairs.

My estimate is at least 20 rings.

Good of Neville to wait.

Most of this 'stuff' is your 'opinion' - it has no basis is reality.

[susan]

Adam of course I will providing you only wear your bow tie when I come for dinner and leave your answering machine switched on

[Adam]

Neville waiting so long for Jeremy to answer is 'mysterious'.

[Caroline]

Had enough now, going to brush the dog!! Might fashion him into a penguin (doggy styling is on later!!)  Bye for now y'all!!