HUMMINGFROG, you're probably right about the spin but i just can help mixing it up a little on the rumour network to see what the industry thinks. I must admit that it is good to see some excellent debate on JIGSAW although it is well mixed amongst a large amount of poorly informed comment - but it is a rumour network after all!
Thanks to everyone for all the advice about aircraft and helideck limits although my years of military SAR flying did prepare me for analysing the forecast and basing my decisions to comply with said limits. Unfortunatly the wind was actually a steady 58 knots which made helidecks open but unavailable for shutdown, hence the relocation and subsequent north sea platform tour.
Although its actually rather nice out here, i'm looking forward to my 3 weeks off skiing in Canada, then perhaps Hawaii again next - who knows with the money and time off im getting i could do pretty much anything!