Thank you NutLoose, that's very kind! Old and tatty is fine, as it shows real service life! I'll PM my email address... - Ah, I can't for some reason.. my email address can be found here:
http://scottbouch.com/contact.html
Ah Timelord, yes, you've brought back a memory! I somewhere have a piece of white elastic with aluminum eyelets at the ends, that I believe to be for this purpose...