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Looks like early next week for the next test. They need to replace some misbehaving Raptors.

Total Solar Eclipse on August 12, 2026 - NASA Science https://share.google/DY6KsuYmvKfDkPoKn

Partial eclipse where I am in Jersey. 94% coverage. Wednesday12th August.

5 hours to blast off, space cadets

I was talking to my son at the time on WhatsApp and I said to him at the time that if we keep playing this way we are effectively giving them goals.

Another one of those launches where iI'll be in bed.

Worth remembering that getting to the semifinals is a good achievement

Precisely.

I'm thinking some heavy tackles incoming and some shenanigans.

Thank you. I like to be dramatic when I can. A feminine trait perhaps, due to my aforementioned low testosterone. I will listen to your football wisdom and be less pessimistic for the game. And shout so loudly when England score that you hear me across the English Channel.

I was exaggerating for dramatic effect. 😁 It's also helpful pychologically and lowers cortisol. If I think, we're going to win, and get all excited and then we lose 2 - 1 I'll be disappointed. However, if I convince myself a 10 - 0 thrashing is on the cards and we lose 2- 1 its expected and doesn't result in remote controls being thrown through windows and naughty words being bellowed so loudly the neighbours can hear. 👍

Interesting... 🤔 I shall watch this one with the mind-set of a Vulcan from Star Trek. Totally in control of my emotions. And if Argentina score, I will simply raise an eyebrow and say, "fascinating!"

"Experts predict a nail-biting, high-scoring World Cup 2026 semi-final clash between England and Argentina in Atlanta, with England tipped to edge through 2-1 or 3-1, potentially after extra time. The Opta supercomputer gives England a narrow 52.3% overall chance of advancing, compared to Argentina's 47.7%. The showdown promises to be an attacking spectacle featuring some of the tournament's top talent. "

Hmm... 🤔 I predict we'll be thrashed. Really hope you are right, young Raymond. I won't be wearing my "girls blouse" tonight, of course, as it's before my scheduled beauty sleep.