Well said, Karen! I had a flattie who as a firie and some of the horrors that they witnessed would be much more than most of us could bear. They deserve a few moments of levity, now and then, to renew their zest for saving lives! It is a very difficult job.

That is very romantic ... my partner works for the biggest Telco in Australia ... what would he do, hook up a second telephone line for me? ADSL and diamond rings? I think not.

We are too far from the exchange anyway!