yes, leveller, there isn't a single thing in that I disagree with.

Why does everybody equate doing well with financial things when applied to some but not others? Seriously, you assume I meant financially doing well, but then tell us about your Granddad.

I didn't mean financially, not in any way. I have been at each end of the spectrum and to be honest, I feel better about the community involvement I do for nowt than the personal situation which affects me and my close family only.

You did well for starters. I enjoy watching you perform, you bring pleasure to people and for that alone, didn't you do well... You have a social conscience, not that I agree with all you say, but I admire that you care. You are articulate enough to put your point across too. So again, didn't you do well.

I did well too. I get more of a buzz out of entertaining than sitting in my tower counting my fivers or whatever some pillock said on another thread. I also get a buzz out of working unpaid for a government body to ensure my retirement isn't too boring, (I stopped "working" at a young age, and am still younger than many here. I suppose I am guilty of bragging about being young too.......) My involvement with local community groups is taking more time up than ruddy working, but so what.

BUT by pointing out that not everybody wants revolution, not everybody who has a few bob is out to exploit the rest, I am naturally decried.

You know, by pointing out my situation, I know I am goading some and boring others. To those being bored, I apologise. To those I seem to be goading, good. Serves you right.

But leveller, don't wait till your '80s before sampling the delights of an inside toilet. It's not only too long but in these relatively affluent times, its totally unnecessary too.