A few threads ago [?], someone mentioned that it would be reassuring if regular contributors in particular could give some kind of warning before they disappeared for a while. Well, I've not been around long, but I've contributed to a lot of threads, so I'm going to say... Sorry, folks, my cantankerous piece of modern gadgetry [in joke - sorry] is going back to the makers [may the fleas os a thousand camels infest their armpits] to be completely wiped and redone. I don't know how long it will take - will be back asap. Thanks for all the help, welcome and encouragement - even if it's only a couple of days, I'm really going to miss you mad lot.

Love, Freddie