Thank you for finally responding to my post of a couple of weeks ago, Jim, although I had hoped for a reasoned discussion rather than a tirade of abuse based on a version of what I had said twisted out of all recognition by your own prejudices.

I tried to take these off line, but you insisted otherwise.

Yes, you had become abusive in your PMs so I decided I'd rather have witnesses if I was coming under attack.

I hope the operation goes well. It may put you in a more agreeable frame of mind.