I would like to thank all of you for your wishes and concerns over the recent bombings. My wife and I were amazed at how many of you have emailed us. Things are rapidly returning to normal here but one of the most uplifting items was the interview with a pair of American tourists from ythe Southern U.S. They had witnessed the explosion of the bus and were so shocked they contemplated going home that day. However as the lady pointed out she had not yet seen the Changing of the Guard and intended to stay on. Her partner made the point that after 9/11 many Americans had realised that if you did not continue your normal business then the terrorists had won So maybe if anything that most horrible of terrorist atrocities strengthened the resolve of Americans. I do not wish to be patronising or critical but we have often thought it needed a sharp stick to goad the U.S. into action. This is no longer true and we in Europe are grateful for the strengthening of resolve, Once again, on behalf of my family, friends and myself, I thank you all, Keith Hume