whirlybird
your point was my point. Thats why i stated that i teach that students must get a crossing clearance etc. I think though we are talking about the same thing but using different intonation.
My point to wombat isw that if we give an opinion and have to caveat it with every circumstance/experience/conditions, our posts would be extremely long.
That is not really aimed at him/her, i'm just feeling a bit emotional. I think i'll have a bar of chocolate and find someone to hug. There is a lovely waitress working downstairs, so she'll do!