[livius]

I don’t think anything is going to happen by a particular date, but there are so many balls in the air right now that something is going to happen sooner or later. Israel/Syria? Pakistan/coup? Iran/Iraq?

In any case, I’m about to go to Spain for three weeks, so I’d be really happy if it would just hold off until I get back! One of my biggest nightmares is being stranded abroad after something horrible happens. You can’t swim back from Europe...

[verity]

"You can’t swim back from Europe..."

Where is your spirit of adventure? :-)

[processing please hold]

You're right, something is bound to happen sooner or later. It's a powder keg in that area of the world. I’m about to go to Spain for three weeks,

Spain? You're brave. Take care and have fun.

You can’t swim back from Europe...

Sure ya can, if you're determined and have plenty of shark repellent strapped to you. When your arms get tired-roll on your back and float. :-)