A Day in the Life of President Bush (photos): 5.12.06

White House, Yahoo

[MJY1288]

Today President Bush Met with Former Secretaries of State and Former Secretaries of Defense at the White House to talk about the situation in Iraq and get their input, later in the day the President celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Presents President's Volunteer Service Awards in the East Room of the White House. The President also asked the media for airtime on Monday night at 8:00 PM EST to speak about border security and the possibilty of sending the National Guard to patrol the border

[MJY1288]

QUOTE OF THE DAY: THE PRESIDENT: "America has thrived as a nation because we've always welcomed newcomers, who, in turn, embrace our values and our way of life. Every immigrant who lives by these values makes our country better and makes our future brighter as "one nation under God."

We're grateful to the many Asian Pacific Americans who serve our nation in many ways. I just honored those who serve our nation by wearing the uniform, but there are all kinds of ways to serve America. The President's Volunteer Service Award is the highest honor given in recognition of those who have contributed their time and their talents to those in need."

ENJOY YOUR VISIT TO SANITY ISLAND!

[MJY1288]

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[gwb43_2004]

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[MJY1288]

You're quick, #1 again

[MJY1288]

President George W. Bush awards Sister Theresa Pham of Houston with the President's Volunteer Service Award during an event celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the East Room Friday, May 12, 2006. "I created this award because I understand the great strength of the United States of America is not found in our military, and it's certainly not because of the size of our wallets, it's because the strength of America is found in the hearts and souls of generous citizens who answer to a universal call to love a neighbor like you'd like to be loved yourself," said the President White House photo by Paul Morse

President George W. Bush talks with the press after discussing Iraq with former Secretaries of State and Defense in the Roosevelt Room Friday, May 12 ,2006. "Since we last met, a unity government is now in the process of becoming formed. I've got great hopes about this unity government," said the President. "We've got a Shia as the Prime Minister-designee, a Sunni as the Speaker, a Kurd as the President, all of whom have dedicated themselves to a country moving forward that meets the hopes and aspirations of the Iraqi people." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Durai Pandithurai of Cedar Hill, Texas, stand together for the presentation of the President's Volunteer Service Award in the East Room Friday,

[txrangerette]

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[Jewels1091]

Hi everyone!

[nwrep]

Bush ROCKS

[MJY1288]

[MamaB]

Hi.

[Majie Purple]

Really great "1 pic
& really adoarble saluting pic! :) 's
Thanks for The Dose!

[MJY1288]

President George W. Bush gets a hug from Durai Pandithurai after presenting him with the President?s Volunteer Service Awards in the East Room of the White House in Washington

President Bush jokes with guests, Friday, May 12, 2006, as he leaves the White House to spend Mothers Day Weekend at the Camp David with first lady Laura Bush..

President Bush congratulates Ravi Sankar, left, of Oviedo, Fla. as he presents him with a Presidents Volunteer Service Award during the 'Celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month' in the East Room of the White House

President George W. Bush's new press secretary Tony Snow (L) chats with CBS White House correspondents Bill Plante (rear) and Jim Axelrod (R) inside the cramped CBS White House workbooth, in the White House press room

[OldFriend]

A wonderful Mother's Day to all.

[Majie Purple]

Looks like The is dancing! LOL!

[MJY1288]

THAT'S IT FOR PICS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO POST ANY I MIGHT HAVE MISSED

[DollyCali]

Thank you for the Dose tonight Mike.. and as usual wonderful pix.. I esp love the one you included of Tony Snow. thanks for that! Know you are not done, will try to stop by again, but I hope all are having a great evening & TGIF!

[MJY1288]

Yes, HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL

I'll be back in a few!

[Merlinator]

For more absolutely beautiful pics from the Asian Heritage thing today go to Getty Images (can't post here because of copyright, but you can look). The photographer captured the sheer goodness and kindness that emanates from GW's face when he interacts with people, especially volunteers.

[arbee4bush]

Fantastic pics tonight! Thanks!!

I loved the first one :)

[snugs]

Good evening Mike

Thanks for the dose - great first photo

[snugs]

How do you do it - what do you want on your toaster?

[DrDeb]

AWESOME PHOTOS . . . the photo of our First Couple is just stunning . . . the other photos are touching as well -- our President has such a heart for people!


The President's loving 'heart' was on display yesterday in Mississippi:

MGCCC STUDENTS GRATEFUL FOR BUSH'S 'INSPIRATIONAL' WORDS
Friday, May 12, 2006
By Natalie Chandler

BILOXI -- For Heather Wood, earning a diploma was stressful enough without Hurricane Katrina.

Wood juggled a full-time job and full-time classes until 7 feet of water filled her Ocean Springs home, and then took online classes to finish her hard-earned degree.

But listening to President George W. Bush on graduation day, Wood said she earned more than a diploma.

Wood said she received hope.

"I had to swallow my tears," Wood said. "It gave me something to walk up there for, besides my degree."

Bush's words of encouragement to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College resonated with more than 1,400 graduates, the most ever to attend a MGCCC commencement ceremony.

Many graduates at the ceremony struggled through Katrina's devastation to finish their degrees.

"It's not a part-time activity," said Robert Hardage, who spent weekends cleaning up his damaged home. "Going to class proves how strong we are."

"(Bush's) speech was great," said Lisa Vice, a graduate from Helena. "Especially after what everybody's been through. Life doesn't stop (after Katrina.)"

Bush peppered his 20-minute speech with praise for several graduates in the crowd who triumphed over their tough circumstances.

He marveled at Kendrick Kennedy, a Biloxi resident who graduated with special honors despite losing his sight.

"He said, 'I'll be doggoned if I let Katrina stop me,'" Bush recalled Kennedy saying.

The personal anecdotes resonated with graduates and their families.

"He gave examples of people who overcame adversity," said Evelyn Caldwell, who watched her daughter, Marisa, graduate. "I'm a sucker for that. It's inspiring."

"I like the way he addressed the graduates, because they're a part of the rebuilding," said Roberta Turmon, who traveled from Wiggins to watch her daughter, Amber, graduate.

Besides his speech, the audience applauded Bush for his mere presence at the commencement program.

"This is not exactly on the way to anywhere," said Chasity Williamson, a graduate from Biloxi. "He thinks it's worth something, so it's a special thing he did for us."

"It's his first time to speak to a junior college," Vice pointed out. "That says a lot. He must think a lot about the Coast and supporting Mississippi."

Williamson said she was also impressed with Bush's praise for the Coast's spirit of rebuilding.

"He didn't dwell on what happened," Williamson said. "He talked about the future."

Bush urged graduates to use their education and skills to help the area continue to recover from the storm.

Hardage, a graduate from Pascagoula, said the message was what he expected.

"I knew what he would say, but I still can't believe we are the future that will make Mississippi better," Hardage said. "It's an inspiration."

Bush's speech forced some difficult decisions for graduates, who were each allotted five tickets for guests.

"That was bad," Wood said. "I wanted to invite my whole family, but I couldn't. I was very upset."

Edna Rosa DeLora, who traveled from Panama to watch her granddaughter graduate, said she attempted to give Bush flowers and jewelry but was turned down by an apologetic member of his Secret Service detail.

"They said they weren't allowed to take it," DeLora said. "It's all right. (The jewelry) may have gotten lost."

Bush left immediately after his speech, before the hundreds of graduates walked across the stage to receive their diplomas.

But the excitement of the presidential visit lingered, Wood said.

"I'm still overwhelmed," she said. "And now I have the possibility of a full-time job to look forward to."

http://www.gulflive.com/news/mississippipress/index.ssf?/base/news/1147428976210320.xml

You can read another article (and view more photos) at
http://www.sunherald.com/mld/sunherald/14560145.htm

You can view videoclips at the following website
[9,10,11, and 12th videos under the heading "Featured Videos"]
http://www.wlox.com/Global/category.asp?C=1704&nav=6DJI

[kayak]

Psalm 109

 1 Do not keep silent,
         O God of my praise!
 2 For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful
         Have opened against me;
         They have spoken against me with a lying tongue.
 3 They have also surrounded me with words of hatred,
         And fought against me without a cause.
 4 In return for my love they are my accusers,
         But I give myself to prayer.
 5 Thus they have rewarded me evil for good,
         And hatred for my love.
         
 26 Help me, O LORD my God!
         Oh, save me according to Your mercy,
 27 That they may know that this is Your hand—
         That You, LORD, have done it!
 28 Let them curse, but You bless;
         When they arise, let them be ashamed,
         But let Your servant rejoice.
 29 Let my accusers be clothed with shame,
         And let them cover themselves with their own disgrace as with a mantle.
         
 30 I will greatly praise the LORD with my mouth;
         Yes, I will praise Him among the multitude.
 31 For He shall stand at the right hand of the poor,
         To save him from those who condemn him.

Please remember the following members of the military and their families/friends in prayer:

~ WomanofStandard ….. a dear friend's sons, Troy (Air Force) in Italy and Tyler (Army) at Ft. Bragg, NC
~ leenie312 ….. son Nicholas is in the Marines
~ rintense .…. friend's brother, Brian Z.
…..… friend, Matt (who is a Freeper), deployed to the Mid-East
~ AF_Blue ….. active-duty AF
~ fc2tomschermuly (Navy) … he is a FReeper, as is his sister (mjaneangels@aolcom) and their father is a lurker
~ EuroFrog ….. husband, SSG Mike, deployed to Kuwait
….. SSG Kris, friend of SSG Mike in Kuwait
~ annyokie ….. son, Ian (Navy)
~ azGOPgal’s friend’s friend, Jeremy who is in the 10th Mountain Division
~ FresnoArmyBrat ….. a cousin
~ Jim Robinson ….. two nephews
~ tinacart ….. best friend's son, Cody - 4th Infantry
~ bigghurtt ….. 5 years in the Army, soon-to-be Special Forces
~ JulieRNR21 ..... friend Betty's grandson, Matt, in US Army
~ ladyinred ….. Josh, newly deployed to Iraq
….. Also, Josh's sister Pamela
….. their mother now has 2 children over there and one who has just returned home
~ ntnychik ….. the members of the 10th Mountain Division (which will be in Iraq for the long haul) and their families
~ Pan_Yan & Pan_Yans Wife ….. friend, Mike, stateside now but expects to go back to Iraq in late winter
~ hoosier_RW_conspirator ….. son Jake
~ Jaguar Girl ….. nephew Jimmy is serving in the Air Force
~ Kewlhand Tek, a FReeper, is currently serving in Iraq
~ St.Mark ….. nephew, somewhere between Syria and Fallujha (Marines); and son, in Twentynine Palms CA in training (Marines)
~ savagesusie ….. son Cory is in Afghanistan
~ Militiaman7 ..... son, Jonathan, who is a FReeper, is in Afghanistan with the Virginia Army National Guard.
~ jonsie ….. son Ryan has been in Iraq as a medic with 1st Cav since Sept. 2003, he is now guarding the green zone
~ elder5 ….. brother-in-law W0-2 Brian F., Army Reserve Chopper pilot, on his 2nd tour in Iraq
~ Kate of Spice Island ….. son has been sworn in as a Marine Reserve in the delayed entry program as he finishes up high school
~ Don'tMessWithTexas ….. 2 brothers-in-law in the service
….. … a Lt.Cmdr in US Navy deployed in Guam
….. … a Major in US Army deployed in the Sunni Triangle outside Baghdad.
~ Texas Princess ….. nephew Roland, (Air Force), currently stationed in Korea
~ an anonymous FReeper ….. son, Stephen (Army), in Baghdad
~ Kentucky ….. has a request for prayer from a Marine Mom whose son, Ramsey, is in Iraq
~ snowtigger ….. Peter, 1/24 INF (he drives a Stryker armored vehicle) ….. just shipped out to Mosul
~ homemom ….. Kelsey, a young lady now serving in Iraq
~ mamaduck ….. cousin, Carl, is a Sargeant Major stationed in FL right now and will deployed to Iraq after the new year
…..niece, Melissa, is in the AirForce, currently stationed in GA
~ Blue Scourge ….. a Freeper (Air Force), leaving for basic training
~ Collier ….. friend, Jim, father of 3 girls....Iowa National Guard, currently in Afghanistan
~ SE Mom ….. son Tommy, 101st AB, home now in Florida undergoing chemotherapy
~ Severa ….. husband, Jason (FR screen name Hostel), USN P-3 Aircraft Mechanic
….. ….. brother Wes, USAF First Lieutenant
….. ….. Jason's cousin David, 101st Airborne
~ MontanaCowgirlCop ….. brother Ted, who is an 18-year-old Marine medic overseas right now
~ FReeper MikeinIraq
~ gatorbait ….. brother-in-law John (Army) and nephew Andrew (Marine) in the mid-East
~ nelibeli ….. nephew Tres (Army), is serving his 2nd deployment to Iraq (he volunteered to go back!)
~ pGfwabf ….. son Mark (Marines) has been assigned state-side duty after graduating from boot camp.
~ It's_me_K.E.T. ….. son, Brian (U.S. Army), deployed March 6 to Iraq for 13 months.
~ FreedomHasACost ….. brother Ted (Marines) is in the Middle East
~ arbee4bush ….. daughter Kristen (Freeper KB4W) training for loadmaster C-17 US Air Force.
~ hoosier_RW_conspirator ….. son, Jake (Army) deployed to Afghanistan
~ hoosier_RW_conspirator ….. friend's son, Danny (Army) awaiting deployment for 2nd tour in Iraq
~ jch10 ….. son, Maury, US Army, who is in Qatar, soon to be in South Korea before returning home
~ GVgirl ….. son Nathan, active duty, California National Guard
~ herewego ….. brother-in-law Robert has just left for Iraq
~ FReeper stompk has re-enlisted, this time in the Army Reserves after serving active duty in the past in the Navy, and hopes to be serving in the War on Terror soon as a medic
~ jtill ….. Vic, Youth Minister at her church, will be leaving for Iraq for one year
~ BUSHdude2000 ….. brother currently stationed at Fort Drum, NY, will be going to Iraq in August
~ TruthNtegrity ….. Friend from church has returned from the mid-East. Retired Navy pilot hubby trying to get his wife to retire but she is committed to helping the military in her field of expertise and wants 2 more years to support the WoT.
~ Prophet in the wilderness ….. nephew (Marines) has returned home from Iraq but has shipped out elsewhere.
~ ntnychik ….. friend's son, Erik, an Army Ranger, on second tour in Iraq
~ from hoosiermama …
….. … George, in Iraq
….. … Bill was home but is heading back to Iraq
….. … Dan, our teacher, is still working stateside and his son has been accepted to one of the Military academies (West Point I think).
….. … Brad is doing his second tour in Iraq
….. … Tre, from work, has reinlisted and is currently working stateside.
~ PhiKapMom’s daughter, Jennifer, U. S. Navy; Jennifer’s husband, Tyler, U.S. Navy – both currently deployed
~ Happy2BMe ….. son Aaron has returned safely from Iraq (having been awarded a Bronze Star), though quite a few from his Arkansas National Guard unit made the ultimate sacrifice. Prayers for their families.
~ CyberAnt ….. nephew Jody (USMC) … awaiting deployment orders
~ Sea2ShiningSea … Chad, her “adopted” soldier
~ Marysecretary ….. Jerry, a dear friend's only son, is going to Iraq
~ RoseofTexas ….. Richard from Texas left for Iraq this past Feb.
~ Reagan79 ….. brother, Chris, a Marine Reservist from MS, is in Iraq
~ JulieRNR21 ….. a friend's grandson, Wesley in the USAF, is in Iraq
~ Slip18 ….. nephew, Allen (USMC), is expecting to soon be deployed for his fourth tour of duty in the mid-East
~ Himyar ..... son, Robert (Air Guard), is home from the mid-East but volunteered for more active duty in the states
~ TruthNtegrity ….. cousin's son, Andy, is a Firstie (senior) at the US Navy Academy, and passed Phase 1 of qualifying for pilot training.
~ BonnieJ ….. cousin Doug (Army) will be returning to Baghdad by December
~ BonnieJ ….. cousin Josh will be going to Afghanistan with the Green Berets by the end of summer
~ OldSarge ….. a FReeper, Kentucky National Guard, is deployed to the mid-East
~ SuziQ ….. cousin Johnny serving with the MS Natl. Guard in Iraq
~ SuziQ ….. Chrissy, a West Point graduate and the daughter of friends, serving in Army Intelligence in Iraq
~ Marine_Uncle…..nephew LCpl Steven (USMC) currently in Iraq, second tour
~ StarFan….. son's friend Scott (USMC) just ended basic and will be deployed to Mid-East soon
~ Warriormom…..requesting prayers for the family of the Navy Seal in Afghanistan whose death has been confirmed
~ Warriormom….. updates prayer requests for Thomas Howes, Marc Gonsalves and Keith Stansell, CIA agents whose plane crashed in Columbia two years ago and are being held captive by the FARC according to a State Dept. briefing on June 27, 2005.
~ Kate of Spice Island ….. cousin, Kenneth, US Navy in California
~ Keith Matthew Maupin, the soldier who was taken hostage and whose whereabouts are unknown. Prayers for his well-being and for his safe release and for strength and courage for his family.
~ Scott Speicher from Desert Storm
~ shezza ….. husband in Afghanistan, brother in Germany (med-evac crew bringing wounded troops to Walter Reed), sister-in-law in Afghanistan
~ N8VTXNinWV ….. brother-in-law in Afghanistan, brother in Germany (med-evac crew bringing wounded troops to Walter Reed), sister-in-law in Afghanistan.
~ notpoliticallycorewrecked ….. Kenny (Marines) is going to Iraq in August. Please remember his mother, also … she is having a very difficult time with this.
~ pGfwabf ….. nephew Sam (Marines) leaving for Iraq in September
~ jtill ….. Bob, who is the son of her friend Bess
~ hoosierkitties ….. brother Philip is currently at Groton, CT, training for submarine duty
~ Jewels1091 ….. Ross, friend of daughter, is about to deploy to Iraq for a year (his third deployment in the War on Terror and he’s only 23!)
~ marylina ….. friend’s son, Brandon (Navy), has returned from the Middle East and is now in San Diego, awaiting Navy Seals school
~ Jen's Mom ….. daughter SPC Jennifer is in Ramadi where she is a medic
~ TexKat ….. son, SS Khevin (US Army), is currently in Iraq
~ Gosh I love this neighborhood ….. grandson is in Germany after a year in Iraq and his Dad (National Guard) is being sent to Kosovo.
~ Ladysmith ….. brother's fiance's son, Shane, is in Iraq
~ JFC ….. nephew Micah who is a Marine fighting now in Iraq.
~ Kate of Spice Island ….. Sister-in-law, Deanna, USAF stationed in Alaska
* ~ mrs tiggywinkle ….. cousin, Jason (Army National Guard), has deployed to Iraq for a year
* ~ DebWisconsin ….. nephew has graduated from his specialty training and now is in South Korea for one year.
* ~ reaganite ….. gr nephew, Scott (Marine), just arrived in Iraq
* ~ patriciaruth …..
….. In Tal Afar – James
….. In Mosul – Steve, Tommy
….. Near Syrian border – *Juan, *Matt
….. In Kirkuk – Timothy
….. In Baghdad –Phillip, Terry, Barry, Lysandwr, and Rebecca
….. In Bagram, Afghanistan – Sam, Erica
….. In Irbil – Dave
….. In Kosovo – Stuart
….. In Rawah - *Matt, *James, *Chad, *Brandon
….. In Ramadi - *John
* ~ LUV W ….. son David, a Captain in the Air Force, is home from Iraq and is stationed in FL
* ~ Jet Jaguar (U. S. Air Force) – is home on leave after a tour of duty in Korea and is awaiting his next assignment
* ~ mystery-ak ….. son Jonathan leaves in June for Ft. Bliss and then to Iraq
* ~ mrs tiggywinkle ….. nephew Michael, Naval intelligence, being deployed to Iraq this spring
* ~ repubmom ….. son Brian made Selection for Special Forces but decided to stay with a regular unit for now
* ~ SuziQ ….. nephew, Alexander, an Apache Longbow pilot, has finished his tour of duty in Afghanistan – his unit is currently in Germany
* ~ jlyspio ….. friend, Chris (Air Force) currently stationed near London, England
* ~ hoosierpearl ….. friend Robert, in Afghanistan [deployed in January, probably for a year and a half]
* ~ MozartLover ….. son Ev (Army National Guard) is back in the mid-East after being home on leave
* ~ Txsleuth ….. nephew, Shane, has been in Iraq since March
* ~ GOP-Pat ….. Dave is home from Iraq, safe and sound; friend Chip has been there since November

* denotes change to the list (an addition or sometimes, thankfully, someone who has come home safely)

(Please FReepmail me with changes to the list because I may miss pings.

Also, please let me know if you would like to be on or off of the ping list for this scripture and prayer post ... it is different from, and much smaller than, the Dose Ping List. Thanks.)

[ThePythonicCow]

I was surprised to see Colin Powell sitting with Rummy, Dick, W and Condi - isn't he in retirement now?

So I went looking around, and finally noticed your opening words "Today President Bush Met with Former Secretaries of State and Former Secretaries of Defense ..."

I should read more carefully next time ;).

[snugs]

Five tickets for family is more than is usual at major graduations in Britain often only 2 or at the most 4 are allocated in my experience.

[SnarlinCubBear]

toaster hog.....

[SnarlinCubBear]

everyone is over at the "Let's talk civil about illegal immigration" thread that Ohio started. She's DOING IT!

[patriciaruth]

Left immediately after the speech (so as not to upstage the graduates, and so as not to endanger them).

Our President doesn't need to hog the limelight.

[patriciaruth]

Thank you, Kayak, for the Psalm and the prayer list.

I FReeped you some updates.

[patriciaruth]

Thanks for the Dose. Gotta go and play with my honey bunny. I promised him a Scrabble game for putting a couple of window screens up (the last 2).

It's heading into the 90's here. Oh, my... the electric bill will be outta sight when we give in and turn on the air conditioner.

[goodnesswins]

Could you add "Michael" in Afghanistan to your prayer list....he's a friend of ours nephew....he lost 10 of his buddies last week in that helicopter crash.

Thank you.

[goodnesswins]

HAPPY DAY......great pics Mike....thanks.

[ThatPat]

PLease vote on the poll on this webpage if you are so inclined....
http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/05/12/bush.clinton.poll/index.html

[GretchenM]

Good to see you, Mike, and
thanks for the Dose!

[GretchenM]

They might have gotten five tickets due to it being a community college and the venue having more seating space than one can usually get for a larger graduating class.

Both my high school and college grad ceremonies allowed us only two or three tickets per student.

[snugs]

That of course is a major difference between Britain and certain parts of the world we expect and look forward low energy bills during summer because of no heating.

Very few people would have air conditioning in fact I do not know of any that do, businesses do but not private homes. I expect really posh places may do nowadays.

The most that ordinary people have is a fan

[goodnesswins]

How hot does it get in the summer where you are snugs?

[snugs]

We may have the ocassional day in the 90s but normally at the height of summer it is between 75 - 85.

[MJY1288]

Howdy all, Soory for being gone so long, I had to drive the grandsons back home

[ThePythonicCow]

Grandkids take priority anyday - no problem.

[snugs]

Did you have a great time with them? What did you do?

[MJY1288]

A few more pics

Laura Bush addresses the national convention of the American Red Cross during their 125th anniversary week in Washington, D.C., Friday, May 12, 2006. "Few organizations have earned such a distinction or established such a legacy for humanity," said Mrs. Bush. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

From a large video screen, first lady Laura Bush speaks at the National Convention of the American Red Cross in Washington, Friday, May 12, 2006. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson)

First lady Laura Bush, left, stands with Red Cross Chair Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, after making remarks at the National Convention of the American Red Cross in Washington, Friday, May 12, 2006. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson)

[MJY1288]

I made them dinner (chicken and hot dogs on the grille w/mash potatoes & corn) and watched part of the movie (The nev r ending story) and drove them after their Mom & Dad got home from watching "United 93"

[snugs]

Sounds great, never owned a BBQ myself but always enjoy going to one.

[Wolfstar]

Hi Mike. Thanks for the Dose. It truly is Sanity Island, especially now in the build-up to the President's speech on Monday.

[MJY1288]

Your Welcome!

[snugs]

Is it wild out there, have spent most of my time either on the singles thread or preparing a thread re the VPs recent trip to Eastern Europe which I hope to put up tomorrow.