I am simply staggered. I am so touched by the kind words of Sarah West that I am quite - and uncharacteristically speechless. This was after I had picked myself off the floor at being on Mr Stimpy's dance card. As both of you are not lightweight intellectually, I am flattered.

I am going to be an absolute coward and say that there is only one reason that I am not publishing a list is quite simply that 5 is utterly unrealistic. 55 would be nearer the mark. There are few people who post here who one would not care to meet, and who knows? Professionally perhaps I already have.

Seriously, whenever one does this list one either forgets someone or leaves out someone unintentionally - and people can be perhaps a little hurt by that. However, I am going to make a list of those who have become very special - and of course they are all the BA Forum regulars. One of them Gaza stands out for no other reason than I have a little insight into what he has been through and come through.

Outside the regular suspects over at BA I am fascinated by and would love to meet

Sandiego1K - as she has touched the heart of two people that I love and that speaks realms in my book.

Hunki - as he posted lovely things to me whilst his wife slept!

Stimpy - as he now has me intrigued

Sarah West - as she has my utter admiration. I'm a fighter and so is she.

JohnNYC - as I like sparky people.

SuperSlug - if he is still out there. Again I have heard very goodthings.

BigLar - who sounds as though he has a heart as big as himself.

and finally

Mr Randy. To you Dear Sir we all owe a debt of gratitude that we are none of us really able to pay. However, if the meeting of minds, if people speaking to and appreciating each other, and if sheer pleasure is payment enough pray accept this. I speak for myslef alone, but I am sure that I am not alone in wishing you great joy in your life for all the joy that you have allowed us to share with each other.

So - Chaos, Confusion, and Dissent - my work here is done!!