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I was wondering why there are so many vampires in Europe, but not in Africa. And then I realised, vampires are killed by holy water. They bless the rains down in Africa.

I'm worried I'm becoming addicted to my trampoline. I've done 6 days on the bounce!

Last night I had beef stew with Dumplings. I shouldn't really call her that, but she is a big girl.

A receding hair line.

I was driving through the village today when reading a sign which said "Max Speed, 40". I thought, "Happy birthday, Max. Have a great day."

My wife told me that sex is better on vacation. Not the best post card I've ever received.

My brother and I are really competitive when it comes to buying gifts for our mother's sister. This year, my brother bought her a stairlift… He's really upped the Auntie this time!

I have a Polish friend who is a sound technician. And a Czech one too. And a Czech one too.

A lake full.

Republicans are divided between those who have always supported the more conservative option, who no doubt would be happy to have anyone having similar views and who has a good chance of becoming president as their leader, and the MAGA / QAnon / Oathkeepers / Boogaloo Boys / Proud boys / <insert any other silly named conspiracy group here> brigade who see Trump as the chosen one to lead them into the promised land of right wing, white skin, Christian gun slinging righteousness (which is more than a little strange, given Trump's actions and lifestyle, both past and present. The Hypocrite Boys would seem to be a more appropriate name for these groups). Therefore, while many Republican supporters may well be willing to hitch their conservative wagons to another mule train, there will always be a large minority who will do all they can to skin those mules. (As this very forum has shown). The hatred pouring out towards any Republican who speaks up against Trump, and even any Republican who is just seen as a threat to Trump's "leadership" of the party, on right wing "news" sites and their comments' sections, is downright scary and alarming. DeSantis is now being particularly targeted by them as his star rises. Like a group of dogs who turn on any newcomer threatening their leader of the pack, they're well on the way to ripping the party in two, with the moderate conservatives separating from the rabid ones. In fact, it could well be argued that three parties are now appropriate. A far left one, a central "semi-left-semi-right" one and a far right one, but I can't see that happening anytime soon.