Damn, and there I was thinking that I'd got away with it, that apart from a few (ex?) close friends the world would be none the wiser.

The day itself has now gone, helped by a bottle of Rosso Collapso Australis. A fine vintage made from real grapes fortified by backpacker's sandal and a genuine bargain at 6 bottles for a tenner.

Kitty, your card arrived thank you. Skipy, you'd have drunk it anyway.

Thank you for your kind words and commiserations, I am now away to practice being a twirly and generally cantankerous "old" person. Shouldn't need too much adjustment!!