212man,
No, FC is not my alter ego but I reckon he's a great addition to this thread. He's got some fresh fish wriggling which has cheered things up !! Wish I had thought of it.
Trog,
You're getting a bit philosophical aren't you ?? The "Life is not a dress rehearsal" speech is my forte and I'm REALLY deep. Everyone who knows me says so, honest.
In answer to your question, the exodus hasn't happened. I guess the total package is still better than what our Middle East brothers get, even without CLA and free coffee. Your Heli Malongo bound mates would have gone anyway I suspect.
NEO