In just under three hours this morning, starting at 08.30, I had an ultrasound scan, waited for the report and took it to the specialist who came out of his office between patients and gave me a quick all-clear; then dropped it off at my doctor who did the same thing. Wonderful people. Oh, and within the above scheudle I ate a late breakfast having fasted from midnight. Great reaons to live in France....P-DdeR