SimpleGal, Your post - gratefully received. Many thanks. Yes, ever intrigueing they are, aren't they? Your name, any name, but I am happy to offer you some direct clues - no red-herrings there, mind you. Hereunder: Lahure = Lahuray (self explanatory. NB: this is not the 'deshi' one - pukka 'bideshi'; ie not the ones you used to meet swanning about on Ktm streets with SLRs not long ago!:)) Sandhurst = check this link below: http://www.sandhurst.mod.uk/ Sorted. :-) Yes, the book is a must read. Definitely. Have seen the book cover - the Kite Runner; might try it whenever I have a wee bit of time on my own. Thanks. Okay, I had better not start shooting the breeze today! :-) I have got to shoot off to the town for shopping now - have got a do to go to tonight. That's why. Hey, thanks again. I will do pop in now and then - so don't disappear totally. A very happy new year again - have a good one. Carpe diem