he's whining that some governments (or whoever) are making up unfair rules about visiting their turf. And that it used to be easier and cheaper. And people were generally nicer. Life isn't as groovy for him now.

I'm guessing he's probably correct, of course. I don't have his sea miles by a long shot so I am just guessing.

On the national news a few hours ago was a piece that decried how entire pensions with many zeros, previously PAID for by now-retired police, fire and teaching professionals over a lifetime are now bankrupt. And that it's happening because OUR courts (government) SAY they can. I guess after 30 years of REALLY hard work much of what I own may be gone.

I'm sorry, I was distracted. What was he saying again?