Hello Joey, how are you doing?

Vanessa needs a bit of help.

She's had a migration notice that says to her that she should apply for Universal Credit by October 19th, she wants to know if she should apply for Universal Credit now or wait until October?

Nearly anywhere is probably better than the UK right now.

Minus obvious places like Israel/Gaza, and Ukraine.

Vipiteno doesn't sound like the worst place to visit, did they have nice tasting Wine?

I was wondering about the Prediction League as well, hopefully BigSister is just busy at the moment.

And I'm doing fine thanks, I've had some crazy debates on here that have nearly had me pulling my hair out at points if I'm being honest, but overall I've been doing well.

Myself and Kate have both even been taking the TIBB Hotseat over the last few days, where we had to answer questions about ourselves from other members.

Kate's currently the one facing the Inquisition, it's quite fun imo.

Vipiteno is very close to the border, Austria is beautiful too.
It's classed as the major town in that area and is really quaint and relaxing to be in.
I got to get into a wine tasting event there, which is an organised tour like thing in the town.
That was very nice to get invited to.

I have been to Austria many times and love there too.
That's the first time I've been so far North in Italy however.

Looking at the madness going on in the UK right now, how I wish I was back there.
Coming back from there, was like entering a madhouse in the UK once I caught up with the news.

It's about time the Premier league football game should be announced soon isn't it.
They start in 2 weeks.

Hope you're having a good week Mock.

I'm glad that you got to see other areas of the country Joey.

Out of interest is Vipiteno to Italy like what Newcastle would be to the UK, what I mean is it geographically really northern like Newcastle, or is it more like Manchester where it's not that far away from the Midlands?

Oh god some crazy stuff is going down in this country with the riots, and TIBB is letting everyone know about it.

Oh Earth definitely is breeding some absolute nutjobs imo, in fact it feels like more nutjobs are coming around every year.

And thanks Joey, I'm barely keeping it together.

Oh so much to see in Rome.
I always get very deep in thought at the Coliseum.I
I travelled more this time and came across a beautiful town Vipiteno in the far North of Italy.
I went to Milan too and loved my time there.
I think I'll head back again next year.

Oh I imagine there'll be lots to catch up on here.
In fact once I got off the plane and out the airport looking at news headlines, after being away from phones and internet for over 2 weeks, it did feel like I'd dropped into a warzone ha ha.

I despair for the UK at times almost.
I think it's near ungovernable.
I can't recall who said it but there's a wording from someone, that if there's beings on other planets it seems like they use Earth as a mental asylum dumping ground.

Something like that it goes anyhow.

Good to be back though and really glad you are okay and staying sane.

I'm glad that you enjoyed yourself Joey.

What was your favourite part?

And I've been doing well thanks, you've missed some crazy threads/posts on here that you wouldn't believe would even exist.

Whilst it's been entertaining, I have definitely missed your sensible and rational posts on here, but I am glad that you got to have a bit of time to just relax away from here and from your job.

I have Mock.
Just got back today.
Got away from phone, internet and everything.
Had a brilliant time.

I knew this message would be from you before I looked at it
Thank you for it.

Hope all has gone good for you these last weeks.
As always all my best to you and yours

How have you been doing Joey?

I hope that you've been enjoying yourself in Rome.

I'm glad that your hard work has paid off Joey, hopefully Labour/Sir Keir Starmer can deliver what I think people want in this country.

And hopefully you enjoy your time in Rome, I always hear good stuff about it.

I'm doing fine thanks, I have just watched a YouTube video that was a bit bleak, but other than that I have been having a good few days in particular.

And thanks Joey, I'm glad that you're enjoying the Music Game, it's honestly sad how we don't really get a high production version of this type of competition on TV/Streamers anymore.

And again thanks Joey for your kind words, I honestly can't believe that I'm up there tbh, I'm usually down at the bottom.

And hopefully you will have a strong end run on the Prediction League too.

And thanks Joey, I wish you and yours the best as well.

Pretty worn out Mock.
Really threw myself into campaigning in the election and it was exhausting.
However loved every moment, got very little hostility.
People wanting a bit of hope and more serious acting government.
The results were very hard worked for so really rewarding and when you see your efforts rewarded that's great.
On the 15th I'm off to Rome for 16 days.
Back on 1st August.

How have you been lately too, hope you're having a good weekend.
I see you've done the final songs in your game.
I'll play them today and relax.
I wish more had got involved because it's been a superbly presenterd game, plus being with music really entertaining too.

Plus too the Euro footie .
Oh gosh I haven't really concentrated much on it but it's great seeing you right up there in contention to win it .
I'd love to see that.

Thanks for message Mock
Enjoy the rest of the weekend and all my very best to you and yours as always.