Guest 3.48 was me
To Guest 12,23 I would say your remark about " recaliming the colonies" triggered an image that has had me smiling.
Imagine the conversation at the Ministry of Defence
Minister.." lets send an expedition tio recapture the Colonies and sort out this fella Bush, what do you suggest we send?"
Chief off the Imperial General staff " how about a small bearded scruffy looking banjo player? That should have them clamouring to rejoin the Empire"