Just wanted to put a note on here to comment on the nice people I have "met"  and been in touch with since being a forum member.  I have just had another nice gesture made to me by a member helping me out with some boots for Whispa. I have recieved loads of good advice learnt loads  and hope fully been able to pass alittle help on to others.
I also wanted to redress the balance of the views of some people who feel they have been "jumped" or recieved unreasonable judgements 

Thank you everyone

completely agree - yes occassionaly people do feel they've been pounced on but thats usually due to a lack of information in their posts.  They are talking to people who are very passionate as well and things don't always come across the same way in writing as they would when you say them.

The advice I've got here as been amazing, people have been kind and helpful.  They genuinely care about the health and welfare of their and other peoples dogs.

Think at times people post thinking they are asking for help & advice when what they want is conformation that they are right. And lets face it no one likes to be told they are wrong particularly if like me they never are. :-)

Nice one nova lol