Can't believe I forgot to respond on here!!
No my Mum isn't on this forum ... she isn't what we would call "technology savy"
She is also the busiest person I know, so barely has time to check her emails
Yes though it is definitely handy having a close family member with lots of Thermomix experience in addition to being a very good cook.
Secondly, my birthday is 26th September - please feel free to add me to the "birthday book"
Thirdly, I should have become a consultant ... my ramblings have convinced 5 friends to buy one and a few others are tempted