Thanks for your reply Eskie lover. I also understand what you are saying as I recently had contact with another high school friend who I hadn't seen for nearly 30 years (she used to sit across from me in home room) and it was with no expectations and it was great to reminisce about our shooldays and catch up a bit on our lives.

I also am a bit of family history buff and ealier this year found and made contact with cousins who did not know our family existed, but that is another story in itself. It did have a positive outcome though and we exchanged phone calls, emails and family photos.

I think I would be best to sit on this idea of making contact for a while and really examine my motives for wanting it. Perhaps I was just feeling low at the time I came accross the video and hoped that his wonderful sense of humour would make me feel better.

I must add that your Henry David Thoreau quote has made my day. I have printed it out and am reading it often...

Thanks again!!