My recent absence and non replies to messages.

A short while ago we had a family berevement which required our attention more than the internet did, I'm afraid the last thing on my mind was approving friends requests and answering messages. I do apologise to those of you who have written but I hope you will understand. I anticipate that there will be a few more weeks before things settle so it will be better not to write until I am in a position to give proper attention to my mailbox here - thanks everyone. Rudie x