Thanks, zaphod, when I was in Austria, I was with a group. They went to Innsbruck and Salsburg but not Vienna. We did go many other places in Europe, and it was a good experience. I liked Salsburg a LOT. In case you're wondering, this was before The Sound of Music! A L-O-N-G time ago! If I ever get the opportunity again, I'll be sure to ask you to be my guide. I doubt that I will, but I can dream. I'd sure like to see those white horses!

Thanks fizzbut, I still get 136 even playing up 9 and 8 over, so I'm doing more than needed.

Yes, but it should be ready to play over once it comes back around after the flip which is why I didn't mention it.

fizzbut. those clues were given, there's something I'm moving or not moving, don't know. If the 9 plays up, then does the 8 play over?

Harley, as near as I can tell the only thing that really needs to be added to my clues are 7 and 8 play over and 9 plays up. Otherwise play everything as it comes. No particular stacking really necessary.

bubby are you still around? I'm stuck at 136, can't find my way home...

The day is over. I had my 24 of fame and thank you all from the bottom of my heart (in reality my heart is bottomless) for all the kindnesses you expressed. Thank you for the cake and the champagne but mostly for the good wishes. It was a grand day. All my children phoned in and my wife and I went for a lunch and I had my favourte: lamb shank. (Usually I prefer fish!). I shall end the day imitating James with a word of insight: It is the unconscious mind that imagines what might befall us but it is the conscious mind that worries and creates havoc with our nerves and emotions. If we are so clever we ought to react only to what we know for real. Kirkegaard was right in saying that knowledge is not the base for our actions. As we don't understad our reactions we need to rationalize and excuse and explain all which is endless and fruitless. It is Don Miguel Ruiz who teaches us never to take assumptions for granted. I wish you all my friends nd well wishers a good future free of worries and with full acceptance that we are human and thus have to suffer before we might find serenity or happiness.

Well.... a day full of activity had done its deed... good night, sleep well !

SUsan,

Done, Robin !