Very many thanks for all the kind words and messages not only here but also in the PM's and emails. Due to some complications, the operation took about 3 hours instead of the usual 1 but it seems to have been a success and Linda is recovering well. She can at least move around the house unaided now. My daughter has also come home fom university for the Easter break and is helping as much as she can with the "household" chores. As a result, I should be able to start to catch up with some of the jobs I have been neglecting over the last 2 weeks and keep more up to date with what is happening here.
It has also highlighted to me once again what makes this forum such a different place. It has a very real sense of community rather than "just a place to discuss cameras". The majority of members here have always shown a respect and kindness for other members that seems to be lacking on other forums where "self" and the imposition of personal views seems to be the goal. Despite some of the "hot" threads recently, perhaps we should remember this amongst all the calls for change and rules.
Anyway, many thanks again and I will catch up soon - I promoise!
Kim