[Republic]

G'day, kristinn! Happy weekend! Thanks for this post....I would have missed this, I agree, this is a very stressful and important week. My hubby is thinking something really 'big' is going to happen, I do too. I hope they do it ' casual ranch style' but the heavy duty nature of this conferance may dictate otherwise. I hope not.

[kristinn]

G'day to you, too !

Bush opened with remarks expressing condolences on the passing of the Queen Mother and a testimonial to Blair's, and Britain's, leadership and aid in the war on terrorism.