[Kaz]

Hi everyone

I'm sure you must all be thinking HOW RUDE!!! that I hadn't replied yet to all your fantastic birthday messages.

However, I'm just back from a week cruising on Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal, and looking (unsuccessfully, alas) for Nessie!

It was actually quite a memorable birthday morning, moored to a pier beside Urquhart Castle, with blue skies and a calm loch - breathtaking. I don't remember too much about the evening, though!!!

So belatedly ..... a great big

Thank you

to you all for your birthday wishes - they're very much appreciated and were a lovely surprise.

P.S. Thanks also to Mark for relaxing the rules and allowing all those lovely smilies!