I've been a lurker for some time now, I admit. and thanks to the oportunity of being able to just pop in unnoticed has given me the confidence to stick my neck out a little further and do a few postings.

Very friendly people have been too. It's like being able to wander round at a party listening in to what conversations are taking place, and decide what you want to talk about without the other people being offended that you've just walked off and left them.   No need to speak to another soul again.

Hurrah for the lurkers!