Interesting things to know and Bravo to the Spanish and Italians.

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things could always be worse....

yes, I know we brits are supposed to be stoic, and 'appen us yorkies more so.. but there is so much unhelpful hot air around, often I think conceptualised by those who have never actually seen a real disaster, let alone been in one, but think they can 'put themselves in that position' by the power of thought alone..

so, good posts Paul, thank you

always keep things in perspective, and....



but keep your powder dry...