Quote Originally Posted by Martin
I seem to recall that you use AOL to connect to the internet Hamish. If so, it may explain a few things. AOL is behind a lot of things that don't quite work properly on the internet.

Try accessing the chat room using Internet explorer rather than aol's own interface, you may have better luck.
Thank you for that, Martin. I cannot believe it! I have never (knowingly) used Internet Explorer for anything, always AOL, but after nearly an hour I have found IE, tried it and, yes, I gained access to the chat area ............. but there was no-one else present! I have left a test message, so I think I'll know how to get back there again later.

Hope to 'chat' with some of you fellows 'ere long.