Well I seem to be the last to say thanks. But I got home about 9 pm having snoozed most of the way in Val and Pete's car and by the time I had done the dogs 'n' stuff kip seemed more important than catting.

Excellent Dave. Thanks. As you suggested, rather than making you an intermediary I shall send a (small) cheque to the friends direct.

If anyone finds a small leatherette case labelled "pub-prop", it's mine. I have the pub prop still, but the case I think blew away in one or another mighty gust.

All I need is a dog-sitter to be able to make Knockholt definite.