[AnnieBL]

Thanks Sammie and Clara. No nerves at the moment (thanks to PM?), but still more than two months to go.

Sammie, I hadn't appreciated that the rhino was one of the surprise members of the party about which you are making a mystery. How is she getting to Atlanta? Your calling her a sow reminds me of the incident a few years ago when a passenger insisted that one of the major airlines had to carry their "companion" pig in the business class seat that its owner booked for it. The pig decided to visit the tourist class cabin en route and caused general havoc before escapiing unescorted into the destination airport after landing.

Clara. Yes, one of the big attractions of SCC is that it is a 'protected' environment. On the other hand, I don't foresee too much opportunity for advance practice before then without unduly rocking the boat at this end. Time will show.

Hugs all round