> No really I am joking. A country that gave us Star Trek, Star Wars, Harrison Ford, Kiss and Dido (amongst others) can't be all bad. Of course we'll quickly pass by Mariah Carey, Britney Spears and N-S(t)ync (amongst even more!).
Er, whilst I would have to agree wholeheartedly about N-Stync, I must point out that Dido is from the UK, being the sister of Rollo from Faithless.
> Anyway this pbm forum is probably not the best place for such discussions, and I hope all are able to take these comments in the - generally - light hearted way they are intended. One thing that you all should do though, united as we are in our love for Lord of the Rings & all things Tolkien -- come to Birmingham (in the UK Brian!).
Er, no I wouldn't recommend it. Really I wouldn't. There are so many hundreds of places you could visit in the UK, but *Birmingham*? (Apologies and commiserations to any Brummies who may be reading this). 
Colin.