>Bit late to this, but Christmas greetings to all and best wishes for a
>prosperous and healthy New Year.
>
>And, commiserations to Geoff on the Aussie's performance in the current
>test match :)

I have to admit, Chris, that I *LOVE* what's happening! Ponting et al 
told us all, when they were winning, that they didn't have to pay 
attention to what we all thought -- they would play how they liked, 
select who they liked, say what they liked, and be as nasty and 
arrogant as they liked. The fawning media supported them.

I suspect lots of Australians are as happy as I am to see them 
getting their comeuppance.

On the other hand, when there is a changing of the guard ...  ;-)

Cheers, geoff