Well as with many things in life there's an upside to this extended exchange...
I had never heard of Bruce - and now I have, and have visited his website as a result.
Nice - and if nothing else it proves the old adage "Soldiers love dogs, Artists love cats".
But no offence Bruce, I'd still much rather Eddy was rude to me instead...
Ian Briggs
LUTON (sub-zero) UK