As the instigator of this thread can I once again thank everyone who's been on. I'm conscious that I've not been on myself for a couple of days but I've been busy doing work for this organisation that ND seems convinced I'm out to destroy. By the way, No (is it alright if I use your first name? I feel so close to you now), I haven't forgotten you but having a job, a family and stuff to do to get this thing organised I'm afraid you've slipped down my list a little. Sorry, mate.

Thanks to Frank Hamilton, Ard Mhacha, Fionn and others for talking sense and being so open-minded. Most of the people who have posted have made valid points, including No, and you've all helped me focus my own thinking. And thanks, Guest, for the heads-up on the Kevin Collins book. I certainly will check it out.