Hi Ann, I think that things are just slow at the moment. In the Northern Hemisphere our friends are busy in the garden or doing other summer things eg. holidays or weekends away. Down at our end we are crouched over the fire, trying to ignore the recent bitingly cold wind or chill drizzle. Across the pond in NSW they are madly dogpaddling to keep their heads above water! So I guess that we are all busy, one way or another. Me? I have been attending to a matter that I volunteered for, also providing some info for a family member travelling to UK today,.and trying to get down to tackling some more census. Everything has been conspiring to prevent me making much progress. I feel as though I am on a treadmill---getting nowhere fast! Family life is busy, too, but so far my new computer is performing splendidly and is a pleasure to use. So you will all be hearing from me when I get myself sorted! Hang in there everybody---our list is only slumbering! A very temporary matter, we hope! Regards, Muriel, (NZ).