I am, and have been, taking a break from model engineering for the past few weeks. Instead, I am wielding hammer and other assorted tools, in an attempt to make my new house habitable. Yes, I am moving. The "new" place was in deplorable condition, with ceilings falling down, holes in floors, doors missing, etc. Before that it had been occupied by squatters who did their best to destroy as much as was possible-and believe me, that is a lot. My intention is to get most of the work completed before I go on holiday early next month (a week on the canals around Birmingham area) so that it will only need decorating after I return. Then comes building a new workshop, and that will be another task. Moving tools and machinery will be an even bigger one! So, I am sure you can understand my absence from the List, and from any ME type activity. At least it keeps me out of mischief! Alan MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email to, modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line.