Re my slightly bizarre message, I've just worked out I've got mail-receiving problems in Outlook. Switched back to Express and got the last few days backlog of messages, so now feel like a total twerp. But I'm glad I'm not alone after all, it was just too wierd. Mel --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.311 / Virus Database: 172 - Release Date: 12/27/01