Thanks for all kind wishes. DP's a lot better at the moment, but he does have high bp etc. and sometimes has bad times with it. (Not wanting him to sound like an invalid - he'd hate that!)
Widow (love your Halloween name, btw) - ta for my invisibility cloak; will remember that when it's needed...
Gibbon - love that quote!
Hully - ahh, the ol' disappearing thread, eh? Like a Hallowe'en will o'the wisp?