Rose, tell no-one and just keep the whole thing on 'casual chat' level, whilst getting all yr important points across. Have a fab time in Switzerland! Ds1 will be back home before you know it.
CV, I certainly took your story about your friend in the spirit in which it was intended. And yes, missus, you can take on the challenge at work. Go fer it!
MrsS, I am once again aghast at the appalling practices prevalent in yr workplace. Sounds like every dept needs to draw lots for the Bottom Box Appraisal. Ridiculous.
MI, you are gorgeous and I for one am very 
of your ability to look at least 10 yrs younger than you are. But I can entirely relate to your method of being v down on yourself, as I have similar skills. Sorry to hear about missing out on the local gig.
Crem, I am keeping everything crossed for you in the hope that there will be a positive slant to dd's behaviour at the w/e. There is always hope, but BTM is right: sometimes it is better to start with low expectations. Having low expectations of dd's behaviour but acting my arse off so the low expectations don't show, is pretty much my life these days.
I was too scared to take the Tramadol last night, because I'm worried it will react badly with the anxiolytic I take. That particular drug isn't available in France and both the doc and the pharmacist were a little unconvincing in their reassurances that it would be fine. A little googleage suggested otherwise. I am just snarfing the max dose of anti- inflammatories and I also took some codeine last night. Still woke up to roll about on the floor every hour, but I didn't leave teethmarks on the bedpost. This is progress.
Spent a lovely few hours this afternoon in La Rochelle with everyone being happy. It doesn't happen often, so is to be treasured.