Union Jack and Smujsmith,
Thanks for the kind words ! You never know how things will turn out, but as it happened it was all for the best.
At this point I should like to put on record that, in my rare dealings with Airships, I have always been treated with courtesy and consideration. It's the middle-management you have to watch out for !
I am pleased to announce that the Well Known Catalogue Shop has just rung to say Laptop back and ready for airtest. Now no more frantic poking at nonexistent touchscreen and ruddy spacebar that doesn't space (probably "Wotsit" jammedunderneath).
Danny.