Jews at the Beach, Jews before Congress

We had no right to expect yesterday afternoon's weather. After a morning deluge, the rain stopped about 12:30, and by 1:30 the sun was out! We got in a couple of glorious hours at the beach and a short sojourn to the pool. We had dinner at the Engleside, sunset on the bay, and then music in the park across the street. We'll probably head home tonight. 

Prime Minister Netanyahu's congressional address reminded us of President Bush's 9/11 address. Indeed Bibi invoked 9/11 and Pearl Harbor several times. By one count Bibi got 58 standing-ovations. One could hear some hooting and, dare it be said, rebel yells. Reminder, the Jew has always had a home in the South; [points to self] we know.

Did anyone else notice when Bibi said efforts to recover the hostages were ongoing even then? While Bibi was talking, the IDF recovered the bodies of five hostages. That's many terrorists that don't have to be traded now. Meanwhile, Israel Radar reports the IDF is ready to attack Hezbollah and is urging Bibi to give the order. We urge the same, though not lightly. Hezbollah, Bibi. 

Well, we sent in Ambush at Lingayen Gulf. We'll know in a couple of weeks. We like our odds. But you know what god does when one plans. Pursuant to that, thanks for the ideas, people. We managed a bit of work on War Night's Haig in the bunker scene. At this point, the foreign leader chapter will be about the Irish Taoiseach. We're getting to know the time and terrain, and we have a feel for the moment.