WAH just texted me to say that MIL's operation went well - I am so relieved - for now anyway He will be flying in on Tuesday - I am not expecting too much for the few days to be honest - I have the turkey and ham ordered - he is welcome if he wants to join us but i won't ask again - it's up to him now. I actually find it interesting that I am now making different decisions then when we were together - small things but still - white lights instead of coloured ones on the tree, I ordered a proper turkey instead of boned and rolled i.e.