It a good thing, Trumps were not around when the Mayflower landed at Plymouth.

Happy Belated Birthday Ducky, all the very best to you. x          :)

We may not have snow, but lower queensland is being bombarded by hailstones the size of golf balls in a storm they are having there, MY STATE HAD IT A WEEK AGO WITH THE HAILSTONES/, NOW JEEP ARE ADV Edit this answer ERTISING their cars cheaply because of hailstone dents.

You don't eat them, in OZ THEY ARE A NOXIOUS WEED. WHEN I WAS ON TOUR IN CALIFORNIA THE BUS DRIVER POINTED OUT ACRES Of  ARTICHOCKES, as they are a delicacy, we all laughed as we poison them al,l before disposing of them.     :)

Best Wishes For your Birthday. Julie.   :)

Thanks for the info, Ducky.   :)

I WOULD SAY THE BATTERY IN THE 'PROXIMITY SWITCH NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

The tree has been up for two weeks now along with the deco's and the outside lights for a week, the house is lit up like a xmas tree, all the kids in the neighbourhood love it. (so do i)       :)

The biggest worry is faulty gas connection to the bar-b-q, the rubber hose after a period of time starts to crack/ perish, always check the fittings before using each time or you may get a huge explosion -- this notice posted by the M.F.B. each year.   :)

Kirk Douglas, not bad for a guy who had a stroke - an amazing actor.   :)