Thanks MM. Yes, things are going well on the home front, DH's been nursed back to good health and I am doing everything except heavy lifting. It has been hard to get into the Christmas spirit but this forum has motivated me to make a few goodies to take up to my SIL where we are going for lunch. Best part is that the weather is only going to be around 25oC which, in this part of the world, is an added bonus. Perfect day for a traditional meal of roast pork, turkey, ham & all the trimmings.