if i think i can manage the stairs i will hope to be there i really do miss our meetings, i made some great friends my boat is gone and of course at my age and health after R.N.L.I crewing. helm. & mechanic to the MUDEFORD boats from 1970 to somewhere in the depths of 1990 during.which we brought out 160 people i miss the sea and the people connected with it but so be it. regards to you all, Derek