Rick, I'd be delighted to hear your thoughts on that stack as you read them. Meantime, here's an eclectic few to add, in no particular order....

Ah, the not-so-good old days, same in Ireland in the 60s. But Bob made us feel we could change the world, hope this isn't the result of our efforts...

Something a bit Kilfenora mart about that question!

Impressed by your research but appalled by your russian map.....

Impressed by your studious research but appalled by your choice of an obviously russian map!

I'll try that, thank you, the improvement will be appreciated!... You're right about the garbage, it's starting to pile up.

Living in deprived land, apparently, I don't even have a "for you" tab....?

Get him out of here, right-wing narcissists and bully boys we can happily leave with elon's little X

And how much habitat destruction and pollution does it cause while it's imbacilic owner displays his stupidity?

All other charges, esp re his 2020 election lies and 6-1, must be brought to conclusion within a year. The US and the world can't afford his destructive, racist, lunatic behaviour any further. America must find another way or fascism will rule all our futures. We are on the cusp of disaster...

Welcome to a much nicer place, Ms Atwood.

Hound heaven, more nose candy than they can deal with!

If you're not talking about here, you're talking about here, too

I've seen this phenomenon in the past but never so brightly coloured. Great image!

Absolutely, if we could roof it for the rainy days!

Come to Ireland, 23°C today, clear blue skies and more to come tomorrow. Humidity way below sweaty or 'glowing' and surf's up in Lahinch!

I'm sorry Ella, not directed at you personally but trying to highlight the harm caused to Palestinians and the self-inflicted damage caused by elements in Israeli society. I need to be more observant and nuanced in my posts and I apologise for the offence caused.

He's a waste of space and his opinions even more so. However, you need to also hold true the aparthied treatment of Palastinian farmers and villagers by illegal, armed, Jewish settlers in the West Bank and elsewhere. They're doing untold harm to your cause and image in the court of world opinion.