I liked your latest Cleo's post from the perspective of Fat Happy Buddha; posted as Green Bastard it would have been odd. Self-deprecating humour is great, but calling yourself a bastard ? I don't think so !
If you do go for an SLR make sure you learn how to hold it correctly. I see people with expensive cameras who do not know how to hold them correctly for the steadiest pictures.
For the edification of all I am repeating an item I posted on the joke thread:
British researchers into penis sizes came up with 5 categories: small, medium, large, "Oh my god", and "Does that come in white?"
Roland: I have all the Riedels I can use. You will have to represent me at the GT (am I ever asking for trouble!); I cannot make it as I have company that is looking forward to a nice meal prepared by yours truly.