Thanks for the smile. I hope your tongue doesn't get stuck in your cheek, as it seems to have been thrust there with a lot of force.

That I express positive opinions comes, I guess, from a career which was based in sales and marketing. Without wishing to appear immodest, I was a pretty successful salesman and went on to train many others. I trust, though, that when I feel unsure about something, I say so. There are threads I leave alone because I don't know enough to contribute.

I am a lot more mellow than I used to be. Nothing, other than bad service or rudeness, tends to make me cross these days. At 77, I retain a zest for life and lots of energy, although that's beginning to wane a little.

For the avoidance of doubt any comments in response to a previous post are directed to its ideas and not at any, or all, posters personally.

No. I won't answer such ridiculous nonsense.

I'm off for a little holiday. It's all getting far too tedious and restrictive.
December is a time for merriment, and there isn't much to be had in having to endure endless dross with your hands tied.

Merry Christmas to all my friend on here.

Messaged you mate.

My little word joke was a little unfair. We do have some other like minds on here like Matov, PV and the rest and I wish them all a merry Christmas. Also, to Dan who slags me off regularly, but I'm sure is a decent well meaning young fella.

If WW3 is about to start or something, I might come back early.

Last 4 pages, absolutely nothing about Rafiq. I reckon you should all go on holiday.

What a devout Muslim that man is. Above reproach.

Red and Blue Army!

I think it was Henry VIII who had Thomas a Becket dug up and fired from a canon. We should do the same to everyone who has ever been racist.

Red and Blue Army!