>Which village exactly? I was baptised at Copford Church, I lived in West Bergholt for four years, my grandparents lived in Eight Ash Green and my best mate from University days lived in Stamway. Any of those familiar?

Yes, all of them except for Stamway. There is a Stanway in the vicinity if that's what you mean. I live in Dedham. Picturesque home of the "famous" John Constable who painted pictures of "Haywains" among other things.

>Oh yes, I nearly forgot, Happy Birthday!

Thankyou very much. I write this on my birthday evening after eating steak and chips and creme brulee at the resteraunt down the road. Mmmmmmm.

>Bea"Born in Dovercourt, just up the coast"sty

Liz"Oh really? That's where my Dad works"zie