Tourist and others,
I'm actually quite optimistic about this forum, but agree that it can be harder work than all of us would like.
I'd just like to say a very heart felt thank you to those who have said such kind (but really not deserved) words. It's nice to be appreciated, but the people who should be appreciated, and given the utmost courtesy, are those men and women who are serving our country right now in whatever capacity, in whatever location.
I'd like to suggest that this thread could close down very soon, to avoid further embarrassment (to me especially!) and to allow the many really good contributors to this forum to resume normal business - hopefully, with humility and honesty
Best regards as ever to you all,
Engines