Sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful cat, I know how big a part they play in your life. Our little mad thing is almost three years old but we couldn’t imagine life without her as she is such a big part of things.

We lost our dog unexpectedly last year, we had made no decision to lose him, it was made for us after he had two fits and ended up paralysed. The vet told us it was a brain tumour so we had no option but to do the kindest thing.

I know exactly how you are feeling.

The Aborigines have the greatest right to be in Australia – they were there first.

Were the ancestors of these Muslims suicide bombers you have to ask, rather than convicts?:rolleyes:

I don’t like anything about it, and Brussels Airlines is a stupid name for a national carrier.

Why not call British Airways “London Airways” or Air France “Air Paris” or Icelandair “Reykjavik Air”? It’s the same stupid idea.

I agree with Frank – pity they didn’t use the name Sabena AND keep the nice S on the blue background – the nicest livery currently in use anywhere. But maybe the switch to no frills in economy would be an insult to the Sabena name, Sabena always had very good service on their flights.

I’ve seen some Brussels Airlines 737 painted out of the VEX livery and they are hideous.

And we’ve got to go on one of those spotty tails this year 🙁

My thoughts exactly. Whenever you read about historic aircraft or aircraft preservation it invariably relates to military types. Airliners are just as much a part of our aviation history and heritage as the Spitfire, Hurricane, Lancaster etc. I don’t go with the glamour argument though.

To my mind, aviation enthusiasts should want to see both civil and militaries being preserved for future generations, not just militaries.

The last full day of the holiday was spent in Brugge.

‘t Zand and the fountain lit up in the evening. We used to go and sit here when we had finished our drinks. We discovered a nice new bar with a stunning beer range.

Simon Stevin Plein. This city is one of the most beautiful I have visited.

And after all that hot weather and travelling, it was nice to go into Cambrinus and have some great beer.

Jan van Gent – my Mum’s beer on our last night.

The Belgian amber nectar – heaven in a glass!