Firstly, thank you all for your warm welcome. Secondly, Jah Lush (he or she?). I found your contribution to be bizarre and unworthy of grown up discourse. Whatever would cause you to associate the character of a children's fairytale with trans gender surgery is beyond me. I shall however put it down to harmless joshing. I spent last night reading some of the threads of discussion and have come to the conclusion that you're all a curious and witty bunch. I've encountered the dulwichmum and can confirm that we are not the same person although she is most certainly an entertaining writer. Yes Mick Mac, it would seem that I shall have to rely on my experience in the foreign office. I know how to deal with flak though. I'm a freelance war correspondent for the British and American press. Now, it's time for tea and scones. Toodle pip...