GI/ Day once again Bill, nice to get a reply from you down under. lets a joy to get news from an Ex-PAT more so when he is from little old HEBBURN one of us.You were born in the NEWTOWN,in Rose ST,went to a Catholic school,moved to Whitty ave,l had family living in Marr road not far away out mentioned a friends name Tommy Loadman was his dad Walter Loadman,who l knew back in the 60s l believe he emigrated to AMERICA in the 60s.You have been in Aussie for quite a few years now,the old town has changed quite a lot Hebburn folk are the same SALT of the EARTH,l have seen your name on the board so you will know what l am saying.The board has a few EX/PATS living in AUSTRALIA,STEVE IN OZ COLIN IN OZ may be its a small world after all.It is nice to hear from you Bill,look forward to your posts in the future bonny lad.cheers take care tb