Blogging’s likely to be slow until month’s end, as I’m leaving for Russia later this morning and won’t be spending much time on line. The guest bloggers may drop by now, and don’t forget to check out the blogroll. I’ll be back March 2nd. Try not to break anything.

Just for you then:
http://youtu.be/QoIyfEH8Bn0
well, if it’s Ruski moozika you are after:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xusrTOxoASw
Must be time for The Odessa Balalaikas!
Russian Intermezzo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_G6V_ypZAY&list=PLUkjG-103SZtT5_UXOY5Ol0AMaKbRIPVi&index=1
All The Gossips Left For Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciZzkwq3JsI&list=PLUkjG-103SZuDwiXDoFZ2z26VZt67sDBt&index=2
Much success on your journey Kate; a little musika to pass the grand expanses.
Don’t be PUTIN up with any nonsense!
And no Kind Good Boys (KGB) PUTIN any polonium in your drink!
За твоё здоровье!
[za tva-jó zda-ró-vye]
Hans Rupprecht, Commander in Chief
1st Saint Nicolaas Army
Army Group “True North”
Be careful, Kate!!! You could end up kidnapped and put under mind control… Come back safe, sound and sane…
going from the cold to the cold. enjoy.
http://theconservativetreehouse.com/2016/02/19/cnn-busted-attempting-pre-scripted-ambush-of-donald-trump-during-live-town-hall-event/ Something to read on the plane
You will be missed. Have a safe trip!
Kate
Beautiful place full of interesting history and some really nice people, well unless its Moscow, which attracts the same sorts of lowlifes as all capital cities.
Enjoy and we look forward to your report back.
DSV
Remember how to deal with the Red Menace at any gatherings:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zduKIF5Mo0k
Say “Hi!” to Vlad for us.
“Say “Hi!” to Vlad for us.”
Aye, and tell him we agree that Obammy is a yellow putz…but that he (Putin) is still a dickhead.
Have a great time! All the best. We will miss you.
Moscow Nights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5SlUmCdXf0
If you have time, when in Moscow, visit the Kremlin. If in St. Pete, visit the Hermitage (Winter Palace) and Peter and Paul Fortress.
you going to Stalin-grad:-)))
Oh, and is Lance going with you, please!!!
Anybody see this strange story out of The US about the YMCA doing slavery reenactments?
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/2016/02/17/ymca-slavery-reenactment/80533102/
Looks like the Liberals have http://tinyurl.com/jz39g8c “> the makings of another SeaKing helicopter
http://tinyurl.com/zq3pruk “> replacement scandal .
Yeah, the deficits are sure fixing themselves.
Don’t forget your Kidnap & Ransom Insurance.
Give Putin a kick in the nuts on behalf of all of us.
He’d probably respect you for it.
Good it is a Bible being stored, that is one book that can withstand the test of time.
http://money.cnn.com/2016/02/17/technology/5d-data-storage-memory-crystals/index.html?iid=ob_article_hotListpool&iid=obnetwork
18 years ago I just bought a house, just got married, and just got laid off. Best thing that happened to me.
Hope the same for the 25,000 who got laid off. Wouldn’t want to see the CEO’s email this morning with this announcement of him getting $18.3 million.
http://money.cnn.com/2016/02/19/news/companies/schlumberger-ceo-pay-oil-jobs/index.html
Whoops, sorry thought this was Readers Comments… Have a safe trip Kate!
Have a safe , interesting and enjoyable trip Kate ! A small aside . The Bomber wants another billion of our money and will LIKLEY get it. Does anyone but me think we need an environmental review of how much co2 these jets will be contributing to the environment ? Right ! Ha ! Ha . Not bloody LIKLEY !
All the best,Kate
Will look forward to your return.
Have a good and safe trip but watch what you say, while freedom of speech may be disappearing in the west it has never existed in Mother Russia.
Don’t forget to bring toilet paper.
safe travels.
As a cynic I do wonder, why visit Russia? Just sit still Justine is bringing modern Russia to you.
Oligarch or Liberal friend, whats the difference?.
Enjoy Russia, I have always wanted to take the Trans Siberia Express.
Oh…..so you’re leaving the country and it’s gonna be OUR fault if something happens? Something like a large party, or a small fire, or somebody almost gets their eye put out? You just have a good time and don’t worry your pretty little head. We’ll be just fine. I really mean that.
Having wodka with Putin and Snowden?
Enjoy yourself, Ms. McMillan. No Political Correctness there! And gold crosses everywhere.
For an artist the Hermitage in St. Petersburg is inexhaustible, but the Tretyakov in Moscow is a must if you are there.
Ochen horosho!
Don’t drink the water in Saint Petersburg.
So, top secret undercover operation smuggling champion Schnauzer semen to Russian Wolfhound breeder in diabolical plan to dominate the canine show circuit??
You are one demented lady!
But hey…. if it works for you…
Good travels!
I can only imagine the price of real caviar these days even if you can get the top stuff.