Hey Pops and Miss Meow - thanks for the kind words. I haven't lost much YET - but I am feeling better about myself, and I think that makes you stand a bit taller and look more cheerful??

PCB - I will definately be back on the board soon - just don't expect me until after Eid - no way I can diet with Eid starting next week!! (I am so excited - I am going to Muscat (Oman)!!!

Richard, I'll try not to overdo it. By the way, thanks for the SPAM warning - that was next on my list, honest!!!

Kater, Yours looks great!! (Whew - I though I was the only person on the planet who takes pics of nice meals I have cooked)!!!!!I did manage to find the real sushi rice here. I made a sort of sauce with 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 teaspoon salt, and mixed that with the rice whilst it was cooling - it was nice and tasty! The ones I made now were crab and salmon, each with cucumber and avocado. (None of the markets here sell sushi-quality fish, so this seemed the safest bet!)