after a bit of a struggle I have managed to get back online and feel really pleased with the welcome I received via email. I have a new username and password but most of you will have known me as just 'rachel'. I won't get broadband until monday and hope to get down to some serious work then,not too serious mind. Thanks Ina and hope to find something worth communicating in future. Yes joette, I nearly got shaken out of bed.rachel