@ DX
There you go - that's how ATC works - we wear you down till you give in
- didn't 10W explain that ?
I shall pass on your thanks - he was actually my relief that day - I didn't realise till 30 secs later but I went out the gate as you came in
As for "Eric, as someone who is normally sensible" - how very dare you !! That's my reputation as dodgy old git ruined