[WaterDragon]

The smallness of the Azores, and the way you describe living there reminds me of the way my daughter described living on Okinawa -- lush greenery, high winds and big waves. In fact, she liked it, too.

I'm glad Americans are learning today how friendly the Portuguese are. "Portugal says U.S. more trustworthy than Old Europe" when it comes to security.

[MeekOneGOP]

I've not been to Okinawa, but I can imagine that is true. Thanks for the link to your article. The Portuguese prove ONCE AGAIN they are a TRUE ALLY and FRIEND of the U.S. THANK YOU, Portugal !

Reminder to self: Get a list of all Portuguese FReepers and ping your article with a BIG THANK YOU Portugal message. . .

Per FOX News, Reuters says that the top two inpectors are expected to tell the U.N. Security Council the inspectors should leave Iraq Immediately !