Oh that sure made me giggle, we have to see the light side of it don't we, as otherwise one would be in the doldrums forever, David my dear friend, i know exactly what you are going through, I am having just the hot flush, or hot flash too, have been having these for over ten yrs, and they are now getting worse, i swear i glow sometimes i feel so darn hot, he he. empathy hugs coming your way, oh ok maybe not, we might ignite lol.