Not embarassing at all. I was doing the same thing and even put a post up on the MovieBlog I write for...and that's in Canada. It's all designed to get the heart strings going, and quite rightly so. I have to say though this year was exceptionally tough, and they did a really good job of highlighting just how stupid the Governments are being, and how if we just forget all the crappy politics, you can save a life. Sounds all to similar to things I read on here day after day. Which leads me onto another thing. I emailed you ages ago from my work to praise the site, the writing and the knowledge that you manage to get through to the individual. Things we just never hear, and you're doing a great job. Both on the site and in real life. I never followed it up with a posting, so now seems a good time. There, done it! Richard. weblog.brunton.org.uk