Thanks guys - your replies have certainly made me smile

So far all very polite and civilsed but I don't think he's realised just how hurt I've been- he's out at the moment but has suggested going to lunch I guess I'm just going to have to be honest....

My little Ninja arrived today so I will come out of this unscathed - working together means it all has to be as amicable as possible for the sake of my colleagues

Now, where's that paper spike.................