Gilley, I'm here! Don't cry! I had trouble getting not only onto the Forum earlier, but even onto Google - thought perhaps the financial meltdown was affecting the world Wide web!

I love the idea of meeting at a spa, but not sure how the finances will be looking next spring...

Meanwhile, I completely lost the plot at lunchtime - a nice tuna and lettuce sandwich - and then two of the crumpets OH bought me...with buttre and jam! OH hasn't read pmk, and is a firm believer in bringing treats as a way of helping the post operative recovery. And I am too feeble to make a stand. But I have managed half an hour in the garden potting up my gernaiums, so perhpas that will have burnt off a few cals. I am really longing to be able to get back exercising again - I notice the difference from not being able to do anything. Not looking forward to weighing in!