OK, I've had a look through an rather than throwing comments onto previous threads, I'm gonna summarise here. 1. First thing I wanna do is make a couple of apologies. While I was away I was without computer (gasp!) and able to think rationally. I realise now I behaved like a spoiled brat regarding the running of the forum, expecting everyone to have as much time available as I, the sad one, does to spend here. 2. Thanks to all who voted for me in the reflections competition...... at least to win this I didn't have to jump up & down on a stage with 2 other dad's looking a total prat... (which I did while I was away to win a ....wait for it.... Bradley Bear Medal!!!! OOOOhhhhh!! 3. (actually, should be 1.) I wanna send my thoughts to anyone involved in, or who knows anyone involved in, the recent events in the U.S. With pc access I would have liked to have made that known sooner. 4. yeah! extension to the competition! wahey, I can do something 1/2 decent now.... I hope. oh, btw, is it ok for me to drop back down to beginner, coz I still haven't sussed the new camera (thicko, & I haven't even got pregnancy to blame for it!) or am I now in the Intermediate de facto? 5. erm - that's it. 'Cept I love you guys, and have REALLY missed being here!!! Mike (",)