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**Hamish** · 28th November 06, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by Mike1

They can't see you, as you are logged in using 'invisible' mode. And I hope that doesn't give you away.

Well, it probably does Mike, but no matter; 'They' still will not know whether I am logged-in or not, even if you do!

I had forgotten that I am an invisible "Secret Agent", as MacToJ puts it. Originally, I selected that mode because I was getting too many PMs coming in whilst I was trying to do other things (I mean no offence to anyone and everyone, but it really was preventing me from getting on. I still love getting PMs and E-mails which I am delighted to be able to respond to in my own time, and at my own pace. So, thanks guys, and keep 'em coming but do not expect immediate replies!!

**Hamish** · 28th November 06, 08:23 AM

I'll try to be brief as this is taking the thread off topic, but I just wanted to say "Thank you" to Al, Bob and everyone who has offered similar compliments elsewhere, regarding the 'new' me as seen in my avatar.

Firstly, I am (trying) growing a beard on the advice of my Doctor as I was developing a severe shaving rash (55 years of face-scraping was taking its toll). Everyone around me tells me that it suits me, but I have my own thoughts on that - for one thing, it ages me by at least ten years and, at my age, I can ill afford that!

The Balmoral? Well, I saw it on the Glengarry Hats website and liked the colour - and the price - and thought to give it a try. The surprise result is that I do actually like it, in spite of my life-long aversion to hats, but I am convinced that it is the combination of bonnet with beard that does the trick. If I shaved off the beard, the bonnet would not work - on me!

OK, back to the topic now .........................

**Mr. Kilt** · 28th November 06, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by Hamish

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Everyone around me tells me that it suits me, but I have my own thoughts on that - for one thing, it ages me by at least ten years and, at my age, I can ill afford that!

I must respectfully disagree with you on that point, Ham. From that particular picture if I had to guess your age I would have said somewhere between 55 & 65. I don't think it makes you look older at all. It just seems to "work" perfectly for you.

**Mr. Kilt** · 27th November 06, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by Hamish

Hey! I am NOT listed yet I logged on to X Marks at least three times during Monday!!!

Hamish...may I say that I really like your "new look" in your avitar. For a fellow who claims he never wears a hat, it looks very classy indeed. As does the beard.

**LoftGuy** · 27th November 06, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by Al G. Sporrano

Hamish...may I say that I really like your "new look" in your avitar. For a fellow who claims he never wears a hat, it looks very classy indeed. As does the beard.

Hamish,

I fully agree with Al G; you do look great in a hat and with your beard.

Bob