You know what bothers me (there's quite a list, but this will do for now) if Greenland is strategically important to the U.S., couldn't you say the same, and more, for the U.K. (as a sort of static U.S. aircraft carrier?)

"Where is he going now?” Aefelthrith asked. “Up to his room, I suppose” Dolly shrugged. “His ROOM?” Aefelthrith looked aghast, “Since when has he had a ROOM?” www.abctales.com/story/philwh...

It's Sunday, and what better time for a trip into the distinctly different world of Gwladys and Aefelthrith? This week, Aefelthrith and 'Arry take offence and Gwladys takes responsibility: www.abctales.com/story/philwh... @abctales.bsky.social

It's Sunday, and what better time for a trip into the distinctly different world of Gwladys and Aefelthrith? This week, Aefelthrith and 'Arry take offence and Gwladys takes responsibility: www.abctales.com/story/philwh... @abctales.bsky.social

Aefelthrith, Gwladys and their fellow travellers are back and dealing with an entirely different set of problems from ours! This week, Gwladys is organising, Dolly is scheming and 'Arry makes an unfortunate discovery: www.abctales.com/story/philwh... @abctales.bsky.social

Aefelthrith and Gwladys will be back, tomorrow, after their festive season break! This time, Gwladys is organising, Dolly is scheming and 'Arry makes an unfortunate discovery. @abctales.bsky.social

"You need to calm down, there’s no point in getting all knotted up now, is there?” “How dare you? I’ve never had knots in me life, not me, never” The Holly fumed. “Alright, alright, no need to get so…prickly” “Prickly?” The Holly glared, “I’m holly...” www.abctales.com/story/philwh...

“I’d shove that ruddy organ of his where the sun don’t shine!” The Holly said, amidst hacking coughs. “Where’s that?” The Ivy asked, innocently. “Underneath that stand of Scots Pines, over there” The Holly nodded in their direction. www.abctales.com/story/philwh...

This year's seasonal stories: www.abctales.com/story/philwh... www.abctales.com/story/philwh... www.abctales.com/story/philwh... @abctales.bsky.social

I warned that there would be a New Year's Eve story, didn't I? Last year, it was a bit surreal and gloomy, this year's a bit more whimsical! www.abctales.com/story/philwh...

Ok, I'm delighted to say that there will be a New Year's Eve short story. I wasn't sure if it was going to happen, and it is still a work in progress, but I'm pretty pleased with it, so far. Watch ABCTales for more :-) www.abctales.com/user/philwhi... @abctales.bsky.social

I posted this around this time last year, when things were rather different but the writing was certainly on the wall. See what you think: www.abctales.com/story/philwh...

“Your grandmother is filling the role of...an older gentleman?” Josiah frowned. “Yeah!” Archibald nodded, “She reckons she ‘refuses to be constrained by outmoded thinking about stereotypical gender roles’” He recited. www.abctales.com/story/philwh... @abctales.bsky.social NOW PICK OF THE DAY!!

Now ABCTales Boxing Day Pick of the Day! www.abctales.com/story/philwh...

Merry Christmas btw :-)

In my reprise of my Christmas stories, I haven't featured anything from my AlterNativity but I thought this might be appropriate, today: www.abctales.com/story/philwh... @abctales.bsky.social

“This is it!” Archibald, with a sweeping gesture, indicated the pile of garishly painted cardboard boxes. “Ah!” Josiah nodded, “In which case, I understand your conflict of terms....What, pray tell, is the purpose of this…edifice?” www.abctales.com/story/philwh... @abctales.bsky.social

The promised Josiah and Archibald Christmas Special! Merry Christmas to all my readers (in the time-honoured phrase!) www.abctales.com/story/philwh... @abctales.bsky.social

It's Christmas Eve and Prudence is having a disturbed night! www.abctales.com/story/philwh...

I threatened you with a brand new Peregrine & Prudence Christmas Story and here it is! www.abctales.com/story/philwh... @abctales.bsky.social

"The thky’th coming down in bitth!” Rohan announced, wagging his tail to show how pleased he was with himself. www.abctales.com/story/philwh... @abctales.bsky.social

This is more of a winter's tale (or, A Winter's Tail!) than a Christmas story. It is the last of my reprised festive yarns this year. In this story, India and Rohan, my daughter's two labradors, discover winter weather, with mixed results: www.abctales.com/story/philwh... @abctales.bsky.social

Not exactly a Christmas story but it remains one of my favorites: www.abctales.com/story/philwh... @abctales.bsky.social

“It smacks…” The Saucepan began, swinging slightly on her hook, “It smacks a little of trying too hard, don’t you think?” “Wossat?” Asked a Frying Pan, dozing by her side, in the weak sunshine filtering through the shop window. www.abctales.com/story/philwh...

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Continuing my reprise of Christmas stories, this was one that rather slipped under the radar! You know how every shop, however unlikely, feels the need to 'get into the Christmas spirit'? Well... www.abctales.com/story/philwh... @abctales.bsky.social

With not one naff review, surely this should be on your Christmas list? mybook.to/xmascracker

Part Two of the Good King Wenceslas story - part of my reprise of Christmas stories 🙂 www.abctales.com/story/philwh... @abctales.bsky.social

Continuing my reprise of Christmas stories, how about Good King Wenceslas, was he all that good? www.abctales.com/story/philwh...

If you've been enjoying the reprise of my Christmas stories, you'll love this; mybook.to/xmascracker

Continuing my reprise of past Christmas stories, it was almost inevitable that Peregrine and Prudence would attempt carol singing! www.abctales.com/.../phi.../h... @abctales.bsky.social

Still with my Christmas stories, and still with my precocious pairing of Peregrine and Prudence, this is the visit to Santa from hell! www.abctales.com/.../phil.../... @ABCTales

Well now I reckon the words from the 'Only Fools and Horses' theme tune fit Leona Lewis's 'One More Sleep' and I can't get it out of my head!

You know how, when your significant other asks "What are you thinking about?" and it's usually something too stupid for words? Well... it occurred to me that you could fit the words of 'Supercalifragilisticexpealidocious' to the tune of 'Ghost Riders in the Sky's - try it, you'll hate me for it! !

If you read and enjoyed yesterday's Christmas story, here's their very first story, which you can also find in the first compilation of my festive tales 'A Christmas Cracker' - mybook.to/xmascracker @abctales.bsky.social www.abctales.com/story/philwh...

If you've trimmed your Christmas Tree, chances are there are some Crackers around, too. Continuing my reprise of stories from Christmases Past: www.abctales.com/story/philwh... @abctales.bsky.social

Christmas stories are a bit of a thing with me! mybook.to/xmascracker

I've been putting the Christmas Tree up, today and it reminded me of this story from 2022 www.abctales.com/story/philwh...

Every Christmas I try to write a couple of short stories that will capture the mood. I've got some ideas for this year but first I thought we might revisit some from previous years, starting with this one from last year: www.abctales.com/story/philwh... #ABCtales

Are you ITCS yet? For those who don't know, we're talking about being In The Christmas Spirit... just remember that this is a state of mind that advertisers and manufacturers try very hard to induce in you, and yet the answer is right here, in this little book. mybook.to/xmascracker

"I'm ITCS now, due to the author's comedic touch and nice line in self-deprecating humour. A mixture of Christmas comment, short stories and true tales, I recommend it for winding down after the deccies are up...Goes really well with a nice cup of tea and a warm mince pie" mybook.to/xmascracker

Ok, you could continue to doom-scroll your way to Christmas, or... mybook.to/xmascracker

"A lovely gentle funny, nostalgic group of stories. From irreverent nativity tales to advice on presents for your man! Loved it. I'll be reading more of this series, hope they're all as funny" mybook.to/xmascracker

“S’important” Constable John sulked. “I agree, it may well be germane…” The Sergeant began. “Ah, now, I didner know the Germans were involved” www.abctales.com/story/philwh...

Interrogation and adoption feature in this week's The Further Chronicles... episode: www.abctales.com/story/philwh... @abctales.bsky.social

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Well, we seem to be back to Friday's again (largely because of indolence and circumstances beyond my control). This time, Dolly gets some help with questioning Aefelthrith and Gwladys takes on some weighty responsibilities. www.abctales.com/story/philwh...

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"A lovely gentle funny, nostalgic group of stories. From irreverent nativity tales to advice on presents for your man! Loved it. I'll be reading more of this series, hope they're all as funny." getbook.at/ChristmasCra...