thanks tranquility. if you dont count possible public humiliation and sitting in a car with a maniacal driver then yes its safe to go with him. physically. emotionally... yuck.
the info about the op is good. i hope i get warm air blown in, it sounds gorgeous! its reassuring to know i might be too groggy to speak. i have to catch a train soon so i havent much time to write but i wanted to say thank you. i appreciate your words.
take care
biiv