Mick, John has illustrated yet another advantage of becoming a Mudcat member. Not only can you abandon writing "Mick/punchthehorse" at the beginning of each message (which until I can soothe you, is more verbose than the content of your posts) you can also nick John's chips without fear of being punched unconscious. I agree with Dorrie and think you should plunge into the drivel pool, regardless of the state of your underwear. I will post "New member, right in the middle of Hull" to celebrate. What do you say oh curmudgeonly one? More than three syllables would be a sign that you are becoming calmer and less needy of my ointment and my soothing hands.

PS Tell Peter what a matelot is. I ain't talking to him for mentioning our night in my van on a forum visited by literally tens of people.