[Margaret Pilkington]

Originally Posted by West Ender

Oh good god, no, Margaret! I hope I didn't sound offended 'cause I didn't mean to, it takes a lot more than that - I've been offended by experts.

I work with a lady whose skin looks like a well-worn Gladstone Bag so I know exactly what you mean. I think my hatred of being cooped up inside has been my saviour in that respect. I don't suddenly expose my flesh to violent rays, which I think causes the damage.

Oh I am glad about that.

I'm not fond of any flying insects....but we have recently had a lot of blue flies....like a bluebottle but a bit smaller and with a greeny tint...if the door is left open for more that a couple of minutes they are in like Flynn...and worst of all are the big buzzard moths. I was having a wee last night and one flew in the bathroom window and dive bombed me......I stood up and peed down my leg. I haven't done that since I was Five.
The window was only open a very small way....the blooming thing must have flown in sideways!