Thanks everyone!!!!
And angie you are right, there are no dumb PIXIES, only dumb bunnies!
I understand all those things Sky, but along with the options to choose a forum as a favourite, there is also the option to subscribe to it... If I set my email notification off, and subscribe, will I still get the email? All just so confusing!!

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I think I'll just play with it and see where I end up... come get me if I get lost in a few days ! lol