Foxy, Fractelle
Generaly I prefer USA organizations, including Amnesty International because they have very good websites, easy to search and find what I want

Houellebecq:"he walked into the one handed typist, but the climax was pretty funny."

Always pleased to toss 'em up, but they so rarely get hit for six...

Jewels, "et al" means "and others" as in a book written by multiple authors which is referred to by the lead author's name. It's sort of like "etcetera" but for people rather than things. "sic" means "as it was written" and is usually placed after a misspelling or misusage when quoting it so that it is understood the person quoting it didn't misquote.

Hey Anti (sic), thank you for that. Was that correct usage?
And so if I was making a list of users I could go sort of Graham, Foxy, Col et al?

Foxy cheers, loved it and put me in a much better mood for this morning. I need to go get all frantic and do some housework, find a valium and get ready for a meeting. Find some new fascinating project to shut all small children up for about an hour. 8 years in NZ and not a single manager found the need to come see me, if angry they would ring me and tell me to pull my head in. Here we have to have “meetings” where minutes are taken and staff arrives in multiples to bleat at me tag team.

This one will start with them announcing how serious they are and professional and pointing out that I don’t know anything. I don’t think my DoCS support person is told about these meetings.

And in line with the thread, need shower and some nice clothes that look sensible but still what a mummy would wear. Little bit of makeup. And all the kids, they need to look clean and tidy.

The house spotless and safe but not like I object to having fun, not sterile, organized but flexible.

It's all such a crock.[smile]

TPP:"Was that correct usage?"

Not quite. Me quoting the sock-puppet saying "TWO CHILDREN DIED"(sic) indictes the way she said it was in caps, as well as the words she used.

Your usage of et al is spot on.

Dear Piper,

I'm glad that I brightened your morning.
I know what you mean about Meetings...
Your sense of humour will see you through.
(Just watch your body language).

Good Luck.

Dear Piper

Arrived too late except to say I wish you all the luck and plus some. Dealing with bureaucrats - vomit inducing. Loathe meetings, they are never about discovering new ideas, but are all about establishing an agenda already decided upon by head bureaucrat.

However, from what I have learned about you, Piper, you are quick, smart and sassy (although meetings can't deal with too much 'sass') and I am sure you will be fine. There are not enough decent foster carers and the bureaucratic bozos know it.

Most excellent original rhymes Foxy and Piper.

Cheers