Please excuse my extreme rudeness and tardiness in not replying sooner to everyones replies to my cry for help.

My other half is now safely ensconced in Clearwater (On Top of the World) and is enjoying excellent weather....more excellent that Manchester, England anyway!

She has managed to get herself around the immediate locality very successfully using public transportation (she doesn't drive), now all she needs is a folk club!

Many thanks to all who have replied, especially Alice for her considerate PM!

Cheers,

John