Nice to know I was remembered!  
 
I have indeed been in France on hols (it was great - I'll post some photos as soon as I can work out how).  
 
Got back very late Sunday and have then been a bit busy at work so not posting much - also catching up on the threads here - particularly the Sony 300/600 one; exciting!  
I have noticed that the Lounge hasn't got discernably saner whilst I was away - good 
 
Oh, and by the way, no ferrets or hats involved, but I did rescue a toad from a swimming pool.