Thanks Trish, I note that I'm not the only one who cannot sleep...........

I wasn't aware of the 3 postings to activate the personal messaging system (you can tell that I haven't yet read the instructions), but only one more to go and then I'll be able to message saltandpepper direct. So, thanks for that also.
It looks as though he is around, as he posted a topic last evening.
Although I've been scrambling up and down my family tree for almost 12 years, I've only just discovered Rootschat - don't know how that has happened. Now I'm here and I've had a look around I'm feeling quite optimistic, so no doubt I'll be popping in and out from time to time

Regards
Pauline - from Wallsend