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I'm also a usually quiet, reserved Lady, who enjoys books, tea, baking, and movies! I spend most of my time reading one of my favorite books or wishing I was reading my favorite books. My Grand Passion is history, particularly the Regency Period in England, when Jane Austen wrote, Lord Nelson defeated the French Fleet at Trafalgar, the Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon, and men were Gentlemen and women Ladies. I cherish the thought of being a Lady and love manners, being proper, and having proper tea. My favorite tea is Twinings, especially Earl Grey or Prince of Wales. My specialty to make is Scones with Devon Cream. I am a Catholic and a Conservative.


Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Bravo, Australia

AFP: Australia to send 200 more troops to Afghanistan---

CANBERRA (AFP) - Australia will send an additional 200 troops to Afghanistan to work with Dutch-led reconstruction teams to help rebuild the war-torn nation, Prime Minister John Howard said.

Howard said the Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel would be sent to Afghanistan in late July for a two-year mission, bringing the total number of Australian troops in the country to about 500.

"It will be part of a Netherlands-led provincial reconstruction team. The ADF contribution will be a mixed security and reconstruction task force," Howard told reporters on Tuesday.

Australia helped US forces oust the former Taliban regime in late 2001, then sent back 190 special forces troops last August for a 12-month tour of duty to counter growing rebel attacks.
A good ally.

posted by Lady Jane | 11:28 AM