I used to lose hours in old book shops. Rarely bought anything much, just loved the old books. Not exciting at all, just my idea of heaven. (View Post)

@rcs1000 That's a really excellent header, thank you so much. (View Post)

My grandfather was so badly injured aged 20ish in WWI that the hospital nicknamed him the resurrection case. He lived to be about 84 and liked to refer to himself as one of John Bull's bad bargains. (View Post)

Can confirm about the implacable confidence. Seen it in person. (View Post)

A certain amount of courage, not to hide far away from the point of impact for the announcement, perhaps. (View Post)