Mr. Jessop, the nettles round here have rarely been so large due to the combination of lots of rain and lots of sun. The path is well-used but the nettles and so forth are still bigger than ever. (View Post)

As an aside, dock leaves cure the stinging of nettles. This is the sum total of my herb lore. (View Post)

Mr. Carnyx, it's also unfair on Chamberlain. (View Post)

Good morning, everyone. Mr. B, in the Middle Ages, and ancient world, a general approach taken was that surrendering was best done immediately, or not at all. General such as the Black Prince or Alex… (View Post)

Ms. Mc, I will say they're not hard slogs throughout but I do remember portions of them dragging badly (unlike Animal Farm, or The Machine Stops). (View Post)