Trevor - you're not pinching the thread, you're contributing to it. Part of the good thing that is coming out of this thread is the fact that there are a number of us looking at changes for various reasons. Sometimes we just need that push that redundancy gives, or sometimes I suppose it just builds up to a decision point.
I really hope its works out fine for you (I'm sure it will). And when is the big birthday then? I know what you mean about being the old fart on the block. It ain't easy being the fat old hippy woman either!!!!
Keep us informed - and what d'you reckon is the direction you want to take? I'll fight you for the counting newts job!!!

Kris