Hello Ed, TY for the Lovebirds. That is a good idea about Tom being a political reporter. Perhaps he could do a course in Journalism? Try not to be too sad about him as people on the spectrum often are highly intelligent. They just need to find their niche. Re. Charlie's speech in Washington, it was excellent! He actually spoke against everything that Trump stands for by speaking about how it is the UK. The mindless Republicans kept standing up, clapping and cheering after almost every sentence. They didn't get that he was actually putting them down. It was hilarious! Every time they stood and cheered I could see that Charles was quietly amused. And then later when Charles and  Camilla were shaking hands with onlookers, Trump walked in front of them and started shaking hands with everyone. Charles stepped with dignity away and Camilla followed him. It reminded me of a video of Trump with Queen Elizabeth when he kept walking in front of her during his visit to the UK. You should try and see the video of King Charles' visit to Washington and his speach. It was the moment when I decided that he really is a King. Enjoy your new day!

Morning splash-- chaffinch ty It is a sunny start to the week here and 11 going to I have no clue. I think Kevin has turned into a guide now and probably a caller as he seems to have the knack for using the turkey calls(at least the turkeys keep answering him and usually moving in his direction.)I think what someone needs to start for you is a puzzle exchange(you bring 2 puzzles and take one home, that way at least they don't pile up on you.We used to have a few of that type book stores around but I guess there wasn't enough money in it. Every one want to get rich quick--so now the used books(even in the charity stores) are not far off the original price brand new.But our book shelves downstars seem to do well(they just took 4 boxes of book to the secondhand store sonow I wait for some new ones to appear as I had read everything that interested me. Have a good day!!

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Hello Ed, that is really SAD about Tom. He is obviously quite intelligent and the Oppie was most likely not the best place for him. Most volunteers are caring however, not really informed about dealing with people on the Spectrum. I hope that he can find something that he really wants to do. My mind is racing thinking about it but not coming up with possible solutions as I do not know Tom. The only thing that keeps coming into my mind is  his study of politics. That must be his interest. Perhaps further study? People on the Spectrum are usually highly intelligent however they have problems dealing with the emotional / social, even mundane side of life. I am not surprised that Tom had a melt down at the Oppie. Well you can see that I am thinking about Tom. On a lighter note, re. Harry and Meghan. They tried it here in Australia. It does seem that Meghan is trying to cash in on Royal favours to promote whatever it is she is promoting. Hopefully the UK refuses. And speaking about the Royal family I was impressed by Charles' speach in the USA. Trump didn't understand it. No surprises there! Now I must really go to bed  and get into that book again. May the 4th be with you!

Hello Ed, as I was settling into bed with my book I started thinking, "why did I reccommend it you you?" I am not sure that you will enjoy it??? It is dark! Yes it is a book that everyone in the Monday Morning Coffee Club seem to love And like me they say that they cannot put it down. We all met again this morning. I do enjoy all our talks. And then I worked at the Oppie this afternoon. Quite a few staff were away today. As the sun is starting to set and the cats are sitting outside waiting for me to feed them I should go inside, Leftover Chicken Kiev tonight for me, not the cats. Enjoy your day!

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Maggie watered the Shamrock and spotted a Mallard feeding on the Veggies!

splashed-- mallard ty I slept in this morning but when I turned on the computer I discovered--Kevin is all tagged out--he was hunting with John this morning and this big tank came walking down the path--he couldn't let it go!! This one looks much better than his last water soaked bird,(if it hasn't disappeared the picture is on my facebook. Glad you enjoyed the family day and that was great news that there will be another baby in the family. Kevin just phoned me and because the internet is spotty down there it will maybe be awhile until he gets the pictures up . I will have the golf to watch this afternoon--that course sure can make things hard at times so we shall see how they all fare. Have a good day

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Hello Ed, TY for the mallard and PD. I enjoyed my dinner. Re election, the Liberal party got in. No surprises for this area. In the meantime I am gripped by a book, 'Wild Dark Shore', by Charlotte McConaghy. Highly reccommended by the folk in The Monday Morning Coffee Club and muched passed around. Now it is my turn o read it. Set on a small island not far from Antartica. Home to the world's largest seed bank. Now abandoned by the researchers as the sea is rising and may flood the island. A man and his 3 children are the only humans left on the island and then....well I wont tell you more. However I am looking forward to going to bed and continue reading the book. So it is Goodnight from me and have a great day