Audrey - yes, this post is for us to learn more about PD, etc., and often we express our feelings, and get attacked. There are some on the listserv who feel they must "fuss" all the time, just to keep their life from being boring. Just let it pass, and learn everything you can for your Aussie friend, and for yourself. I learned this lesson the hard \way. Best wishes to you and yours. Jo Ann from Houston