Oakley - I'm getting my ears done next Wednesday, so do you want me to collect anything that drivels out? Actually I've got this theory that the fierce Sons of The Viking that once inhabited the banks of the Humber discovered America by sailing there in an earwax canoe. Of course it wasn't called America then, they referred to it as Lugland. So if you've got a couple of weekends free we could paddle over there with a few beads for the natives.

brid widder - John has seems to know where to get 'some bear', so it might be worth extending the barbecue. I've a feeling it could be just roadkill, though.

Maggie and I still don't have our arrangements made for this weekend. She's working til half past nine Friday, she might be working Saturday, so Friday night might be difficult for her. I'm juggling the Kingston with your Barbie - I'll like to be bi-locational. So I or we might see you is the best offer you'll get so far. Happy Berthday for termorrer anyhow, kiddo!