Gurthang my friend, it was a good job you killed me when you did, as not only did it save our Seer for another night - it turned out the internet access at my hotel was fairly limited and I'd have had a hard time participating as fully as I'd have liked.
And
LMP, I'm sorry I kept accusing you of being the Cobbler. I was absolutely convinced, it all fitted together so well...but your rant is even funnier, albeit pathos-ridden, now that I know you were telling the truth.
Well played everyone - cigars all round!