Many thanks to all of you who offered support. I shall forward your messages when things calm down. Tally passed away while he slept following his operation. Incase Susan didn't manage to post a message could someone at the bridge keep an eye out for an affectionate albino hob. I once promised one of mine, Lotty, that she could meet him one day. Shame they both had to cross the bridge first. Wayne [Posted in FML issue 3824]