Ditto, Kris, hope things turn up, sharp and soon, John.

I work in the agricultural supply industry, or the food chain, but we've already been shafted by the reform to the CAP, and latterly, Foot and Mouth.

I can well believe the stark realities facing businesses now. I heard EMI had lost a third of their share price yesterday. Put me in mind of the old adage :-

"What's the difference between the EMI and the Titanic?"

"The Titanic had a good band!"

Skipjack