I have been so touched by the generous and compassionate replies to my post. Bitter? Absolutely no time... have been setting up a new charity msfriendsuk.org to provide short breaks for other ms sufferers. (Sorry, I forgot to mention the Jags, Chinooks and Hercs but have already written to COs at Odiham and Coltishall expressing gratitude and appreciation) Bless you all.. looking out on Monday! (235N610W) bm