To: Gemlaoshi who wrote (149035 ) 6/8/2019 8:03:55 PM From: TobagoJack Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 217546 gemlaoshi, appreciate the note. <<global perspective >> this day already downed an 'eco-friendly hi-calcium chocolate milk' produced by the Trappist Dairy, to support peace and faith, shall do some work, shall engage w/ reflexology, and at some juncture to go w/ the Jack to join the protest w/r to the extradition treaty that is subject commented by many around the planet scmp.com (we are neither pro nor con, as we do not know enough about the topic, but as general rule of thumb am opposed to changes under conditions of general ignorance), then to share meal w/ family at neighbour Spanish restaurant next to the ocean altogether should be a social day, Sunday, third day of long weekend. Yesterday I made some arrangements for part of the summer in Moscow to visit w/ my French Creole Russian American Jewish brother who is 88 (28 years my senior) and his family. The Coconut is pleased that she shall newly meet an uncle, and the Jack is excited that we shall spend a full day learning about tanks and armoured vehicles and anti- weapon systems, from design features to operating the machines, driving, riding, and shooting, and we shall also spend a day checking out the naval museum in St Petersburg, one of the largest in the world, and a lot of ships to study - legacy of empire presumably. have asked brother to secure DVD of War & Peace, as that was my aunt Yolanda Chen took part in filming. She also raised my brother as my father had to answer call of duty during the global war against fascism. Aunt Iolanda en.wikipedia.org My niece Iolanda en.wikipedia.org junior through contacts have arranged for some activities for the Coconut involving dancing - should be an interesting summer yes, and also lined up some museums and planned food venues was originally going to tour lake Baikal and trans-siberia to China then HK but timing does not work as we aim to also visit French Creole Hakka Chinese English Jewish brother in Beijing, so shall settle for high-speed rail sleeper carriage meandering back to HK. Re <<(1) I appreciate differing perspectives on major issues from different parts of the world (2) Those perspectives should be voiced in a civil manner (3) I hope the board continues to accept and value opinions that may not be PC >> That, Gemlaoshi, is the intention, and believe the board is now better prepared for the very exciting 2020.