Again ... profuse s to Scott for the *mouthwatering suggestions he continues to put forward to "whet members' appetites" ... and - MOST IMPORTANTLY - for his efforts in provisionally booking what has every indication of being an ideal and inexpensive venue for those of us having to travel considerable distances in order to be there.

I had hoped that, by now, the response would've been *choc(k)-a-block [pun intended!]. Clearly this ain't gonna be the case ... but to those who have taken the trouble to reply - one way OR the other - my thanks also. I would, however, reiterate that the more of us who CAN come along ... the cheaper it will be all round. So ... if anyone here still happens to be in touch with any of our lapsed - NOT banned (obviously!) - members ... then do spread the word.