Marty

*Marty decides to take @Valkyrie's comments with a pinch of salt.* *Marty then sprinkles some more salt on the ice that the pesky penguin insists on sliding along...*

Pete instantly criticised Ken's little... STORY

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Nîmes, France

Seems I have to remind yous all again.... The Last Post Wins!

Gary, my man! How the divil are ya? I'd consider beverage to mean tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and maybe soft drinks like mineral water or cola. Beer and the like could possibly come under the umbrella term alcoholic beverage...

And speaking of Irish comedy, this scene from Father Ted really cracks me up. It really is so typically Irish. I once saw two farmers almost come to blows in a pub one day because neither was willing to let the other buy the next two pints of Guinness. The barman very nearly threw the pair of them out.

Was someone talking about a cup of tea...?

Here's a mug that I purchased and left in the office kitchen the day I retired from work.

I'm actually living in the Republic of Ireland, which is NOT leaving the EU, as is the UK (United Kingdom of Britain & Northern Ireland). The main possible problem with Brexit would be that, if it's not done in an orderly fashion, it could lead to the re-imposition of Border Checks between the Republic and the North - and it may make it difficult for the Republic's trade with other EU states, since most movement of good and services between the two currently take place through Britain. The "Backstop" - which some of you may have heard mentioned in the news - is part of the withdrawal agreement negotiated between the UK and the EU. It specifically deals with the Irish border issue. Unfortunately some Westminster MP's want the backstop scrapped. I'm optimistic things will work out. But I can't help wondering about those MP's that are calling for scrapping the backstop, and whether they have any grasp of the history of the relationships between Britain and Ireland, and the two traditions in the north of Ireland. Someone once said something along the lines of "those who aren't willing to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." I just hope that the clowns in Westminster aren't about to bring about a repeat of the three decades of The Troubles we saw in northern Ireland at the end of the last century. [/end mini rant]

I just love the lyrics in this one...

*Marty sends virtual (and purely platonic) hugs to Thorn's boyfriend

Hola Alberto mi amigo. ¿Cómo estás hoy?

Thanks. And, yea, the blood letting went well. The vampire has been appeased (for another 6 months). Should get the results back in a week. But, as I said earlier, it's just a routine test/check-up. A bit like the regular check-ups the garage gives my car. Nothing to be worrying myself about. Fortunately I wasn't kept waiting, so wasn't delayed getting home for my breakfast

Afternoon, Dmrman, man!

I don't think Brexit's going to happen all that soon. The clowns in Westminster won't leave the EU without a deal. They may be stupid, but they're not that stupid. I can see them kicking this particular can of worms down the road for at least another 18 months. But I could be wrong. I sometimes worry the lunatics have finally really taken over the asylum...

Good afternoon (as it is here), Kitt. Never mind about wanting to tell them. You need to tell them! Nincompoops!

Hey dugh, dood. The weak February sun has finally lifted the morning mist here. I can see the mountains again.

Hey yourself, Thorn! No problems giving the samples. It's just a routine check-up. I'm sure the doc will be happy with the results when they come back. How's yourself today?

Nobody is going home tonight ALONE

Ambleside, Cumbria, England.

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early bird