The US troops Kennedy sent into VIetnam were only for 'training and advice'. The actual distinction is not as clear as you might like to believe. (View Post)

Felling any tree outside your own property without a licence is illegal and punishable by an unlimited fine and/or prison sentence. Smaller trees are exempt but this tree being part of a World Herita… (View Post)

Did I read that we are sending troops to Kosovo as part of NATO? That could get interesting very quickly. (View Post)

Not really. I am the last one to go on about the climate emergency but I am very sad about this tree. It was, without exaggeration, one of the most photographed trees in the country and anyone who kn… (View Post)

I have lived in Baarn, Den Helder and Groningen. I stand by my comments. (View Post)