Point taken, CR, and in principle I agree but Dura Ace (where he now?), one of the few PBers with wide and direct experience of the Defence biz, reckoned he wouldn't give the MoD an extra penny until… (View Post)

It is one of the more heartening aspects of the discussion that it is not Party Political. Long may it remain so. I think they are less fortunate in the USA in this respect, but maybe I do them a inj… (View Post)

Carlotta was always inclined to come and go. Perhaps she has a new boy friend. (View Post)

There are no simple universal solutions, Bart. Perhaps the best we can do is try to create laws that do not make difficult situations even worse. (View Post)

Naturally, Scott, I took the precaution of selecting a wife who was young and fit enough for me to be confident it would be her looking after me,and not the other way about. I heed your words, howeve… (View Post)