Yeah: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lun-class_ekranoplan#/media/File:Lun-class_ekranoplan_2021-09-24-3.jpg (I think that counts as an aircraft, and it was definitely military.) (View Post)

There are many churches available. So yes: if I know one person, in one church, has specifically said I am unwelcome, I would go to another church. There is plenty of choice nowadays. But anyway: thi… (View Post)

You've banned me from your church, even if I wanted to attend. No wonder churches are having trouble with attendance figures... (View Post)

Shall we split the difference? Thou shalt not wear green (sprouts) with gr(ey)vy. Unless thou hast insulted thy cook, in which case you may wearest them as thoust dinner is thrown at thou. (View Post)

AIUI, goose was traditional. Turkey was expensive, and for the relatively well-off - which made Scrooge gifting one all the more potent message. In fact, in the book didn't Cratchett have a smal… (View Post)