BahrainLad, Wherever did you go to School? Madame Payne's House of Correction? What was the Matron's name? Miss Whiplash? Sadie Spank? Wanda Whip?

Now you know that I never gossip about anything that happens at British Airways...(), but we had a passenger stopped at Security who had all sorts of "devices" (handcuffs, studded collars - don't pretend you don't know - I know better!) in her "overnight"bag. She claimed to be on a Business Triup and had to start work as soon as we landed (NRT). Truth to tell when she did reach us, you would never have guessed - and I only know as the Despatcher told me in the sort of delivery that is usually reserved for the state of the Beckhams marriage (yawn).

Now I realise that this has absolutely nothing to do with the thread, but as you are in my Gold Books at the moment - I thought that I would confide this in you. I had seriously thought about quiting posting, but you have prised me out of my shell! I do hope that you will be on board soon. Let us know. Flattery gets you everywhere!

Mr Davidson, I hope that you too will be on board soon for reasons that are well known to you.