Hello Simone,
Thank you for the reply. No, I'd rather have a 'realistic' opinion, than one that's simply supportive. I do agree with you. I'm sure they have tons of people to choose from and since it's a securities issues, I guess they'd choose someone else who can do the arm reach. Hmm.
Well, it's just frustrating (very) to have to give up just because I'm a few cms short (although I'm old enough to know that life is not fair). I love to travel, have lived abroad, speak fluent English, ... sigh~