"PS: If you are thinking about picking me up on any spellings please, before you pipe up, make sure it isn't the American spelling I used... I've been here 20 years and I'm fed up of having my English underlined by my American computer...

"
Agree with all the sentiments expressed, but can't resist this one:
- Should it not read "I'm fed up
with having my English..."
Coat, get, etc
Stretch