....and a rattling New Year to all my Mudcat friends, especially Max for the sterling work he's done yet again and also to all of you who lifted my morale when I was feeling fragile after the little local difficulty over my thoughtless "Postcards". I only managed to meet one 'Catter in person this year (Steve Parkes) and spoke to Bill Sables on the'phone and otherwise it's only been cybercontacts. Must try harder!

RtS