Cheers dryyoureyes!
Being at the back of the queue as a newbie seems totally logical and I quite accept it.
You're right - it's a lifestyle choice, it's the way it's always been and the way it'll probably always will be.
And of course I wouldn't start sounding off about the situation that exists as a new joiner. You just get your head down and get on with it.
After all, that wouldn't be very professional would it alatnariver?