Smallpiper, I am aware of the clash of dates already. I would have liked to take up Nikki's invitation to Barrow. Hmmmm. Nicely done, John. I feel a dastardly plot has been executed to perfection. Happy Birthday to you both, anyway!

Noreen, the recruitment drive was splendidly successful, if you count three invitations to go dancing at the Floral Hall (Hornsea's only late club). However, I had to be taken home in the Punch-mobile, so declined like a good boy. The funny bit was that the one who stayed behind to keep trying was a totally hideous single alien mother of five children. God only knows how she managed it, frankly.

Gentle teasing, Ossonflags? You were both laughing your bloody socks off!! On a positive note, it was really good fun night out with the fellas, and it was good have a laugh again. Just like auld times, Mick. Long live Punch The Horse.