Now that I have your attention, I am so pleased to welcome 2 new members to the family - namely RHB and Rhoody. These 2 guys are (I hope) my good friends here in Dumaguete and they are both friendly and sagacious. (God - can't I buls**t.)

Just got back from Manila - said goodbye to my son Chris who was here in Phils. for a month - now got to figure out how to earn some pennies (pesos) to keep Hanna living in the manner in which she has been accustomed (ie. a sack of rice per day.)

Can't say I miss UK

Can't say I shall EVER miss UK.

Chris phoned me from Heathrow today - 2 degrees!!!!!!

I wiped my 36 degree brow in Manila and said - 'Hope you enjoy England pal.'

May I just also say a big thanks here to Fred and Anna who have treated us like family for the last 2 days.

There are truly wonderful people on here!!

Keith - you are doing a fine job!!

Al.