Easterhay said:

I don't know where you get off in saying that I'm victimising myself, georgec. Am I to take this condecension as further provocation? God knows enough of you are trying.

No, you're quite alright. I can more than hold my own against any of you - I've seen enough of your posts to know that - but I doubt many of you would be able to respond to my bucking the trend here in a civil fashion - this is an internet forum after all - so in the interest of keeping the peace I have chosen not to argue about the subject.

It's quite sad to see the collective responses to my decision not to be drawn on the issue. Quite pathetic, really.

not sure why the attitude here. This is a friendly board, and I haven't seen any "provocation" here except from you.