... and I'll try to get through the backlog of messages. I will try to read everything, although there will only be time for me to reply to those useful ones, And I do have my computer automatically screening out messages with the words 'John', 'France' and 'party' in.

Anyway, I hope you are all keeping well, and I'll get replying over the next few days - don't panic if your message does not appear to receive immediate attention.

John