OK. I've now found out how to POST on the GOBDO weblog.

I'm surprised that Josh and Alban have not responded to our prodding yet; perhaps they're too shy!!!

Been emailing with John today about kippers and I queried his use of an s on the end of the word herring. His reply made me choke with laughter:

a herring - one fish
herrings - several individual fishes
herring - a mass of fish
herring aid - what I need

Once more, my apologies for not turning up for coffee this afternoon; see you soon, Nobby