Sorry to hear that, Shirley. It makes it worse psychologically when the ones supposedly looking after your welfare fail to do so. 🙏

Oh, dear. That must be awfully painful. I know. Suffered with my back for many years - accident weight training. Hope you're not in too much discomfort, and it gets resolved soon. 🤗

Thank you. I know you don't come on here much, Shirley. Hope you have a lovely Sunday. 🙏

Looks interesting, Charlotte. They just missed your yellow gas pipe. 😬.

It's murder on a treadmill 😉

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Happy Sunday, Mushen. Beans owns that space. 😉 Enjoy your day. 🙏

Some Americans think they have the right to police the world.

Maybe because of the vast military resources of the US and global network logistics. Plus, pulling out would damage intelligence sharing that couldn't be easily replaced by other members. I doubt the US will pull out. Trump, with his inflated sense of self-importance, loves to coerce.

Analysts say Nato has more than a million troops and modern weaponry at its disposal from the 31 other countries in the alliance. It also has the wealth and technological know-how to defend itself without the US.

I believe the National Defense Authorization Act prohibits the President from unilaterally withdrawing from NATO without approval of a two-third Senate super-majority or an act of Congress.

Maybe if those applauding were hunted down by dogs and horses, they wouldn't be so eager to applaud the misery caused to animals.

Not bad at all, Charlotte. Merry Christmas. Not too quiet, not too chaotic. Good for Caturday 😊🎅

Armagnac in an old Brierley crystal glass.

Santa been 😊🎅

Better late, Mushen. Prevents some fungal disease.
If you've planted them pointed end up, they'll bloom for you. Otherwise, the Aussies will get the blooms in spring.😉😊

Merry Christmas to you and your family. Have a lovely day🙏