New smoking laws

As a former smoker, I find the new laws in Britain quite draconian. This morning I read this item on Sky News.
“Gordon Williams of Llanafan, west Wales, was on a shopping trip when he was pulled over by council officials carrying out vehicle safety checks.  The 58-year-old was handed a £30 on-the-spot fine under [...]

Up, up and away

Well, today my trip finally begins. When I got up, The first headline I saw on the news was about the Australian airliner that suddenly developed a hole in its side and had to make an emergency landing! Not an auspicious start to my journey.
Last night I received word that Zac made it to Copenhagen. [...]