Random Announcements
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Proud wifey - G is actually starting to develop biceps! I got a kickback from our private medical health policy because all my (excellent) treatment has been through the National Health Service, so that £600 bonus is going straight into the pot.
Hopefully I'll be joining G with some of his training swims once I can (when I've got rid of PICC line in early June), he's not the only one who needs to get a lot fitter…
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This is so good
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OK people. Here is the page.
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What a cool goal G. Can't wait to hear about the progress.
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Nice one G, great cause. Personally I swim like a brick (that's a b not a p ) but I'm happy to donate.
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Julie is reading the newspaper and just informed me that Texas is one of only 6 states that does not allow open carry of firearms. I cannot adequately express my shock at this fact. Texas does not allow open carry.
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Correct on both points, Doug. Nonetheless, that there are any restrictions at all on gun ownership and usage in this state is a surprise.
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And an irony
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No idea- the article I read didn't go into historical detail, just noted that open carry of handguns is illegal here and that activists are trying to change the law. It also mentioned that there have been attempts to change it in the past, but the Legislature has never gone for it, surprisingly enough.
That's expected to change the next time it comes up, though. Texans do love guns, and frankly, it's not a law that get enforced often. Part of my surprise stems from how often I see people openly carrying their handguns. And if it's allowed in highly restrictive states like Connecticut and Massachusetts, it's hard to convincingly argue that Texas shouldn't go along with the 44 states that do allow it.
