Ok appologies for not posting sooner.
Haggis hunter; I'll post pics of the spoon (one of the banes of my existence) when I've finished the the thing. If I'm lucky it'll resemble a vaguely spoon shaped lump of wood.
John; thanks for the welcome, I think I'll like it here.
Ogri; have you heard Daves news?
Thanks again folks, I had an abortive attempt at willow cordage today. I got distracted by the lack of internet access in my house! I'll have another go at a more tranquil time.
Cheers, Alan.