Crete, I've said it before ... you are a darling!! XXX You lovely people really are the BEST!!!!! Thanks so very much for your support. Me and my bionic knee are getting to know each other a bit better, still having rather a lot of seriously painful arguments, but hey ... I'm here ... and with my RATTER's help we are steadily progressing! Have used the electric trolleys in two supermarkets so far and still haven't run anyone down ... DRAT! They are a great help though, as my new (knee) friend isn't too keen on walking very far, seeing as she is only 9 days old, only 5 days out of hospital and still in the learning phases of the 'ol walking malarkey. Much to my amazement I lost just over 1 st. in weight during my 5 days in hospital. Not bad, eh? I wonder if that had anything at all to do with the delightful hospital food? YUK, YUK, YUK!!! I'm not staying on the computer much yet, so forgive me if I don't answer things very quickly. Thank you all so much for your lovely thoughts though. They are much appreciated! Hugs to you all! :o)