Not to mention Witaj, Здравствуйте, Ahoj, Merhaba, hola

Hello and welcome

I thought about that, but then it's a bit too restrictive. I prefer using manual exposure locking when needed (rarely though) - the AE-L button is in a comfortable place so it's not a big deal to press it when needed. Moreover it lets me setting the exposure locked on a different object than the focus.

Lovely shots, gave me a good laugh

Mike, I've seen Disney's Winnie the Pooh inflatable done in the same way.

Hello Andy and welcome

Kris, it's not about a beer. I remember that when I was a student I could drink beer, eat large pizzas, drink 2x2l Pepsi a day and I was OK, fit and happy. I cannot do that now, I'm afraid.

Back on topic - the bee on the flower is superb, sharp and 3D I tried to make a picture of a bee couple of times last year (with Fuji, before I've got Pentax) - but they always flew away or tried to convince me to retreat in a threatening way

I'd also recommend the WD Passport - it's small, portable, you don't need any external power adapters - just usb cable. I have 40GB and it is reliable. Not sure about Lacie, however I read some good reviews too. For shops - I'd check ebuyer, dabs and savastore, ie WD 250GB

There's also Seagate harddrive, 500GB with 5 years warranty for less than 110 quid which looks interesting (look also at the software included) - but I never used portable Seagate so cannot tell much more than the specification says. But if it was be me buying I'd consider this one seriously.
As far as I remember ebuyer offers free delivery if you spend more than £50 - but check that.
Hmmm, choosing hardware is quite difficult nowadays

I have to ask my friend if he had a fight with a crazy roo as too (he lives in Australia) Once he said he went with his wife camping; they put up a tent, found some wild fruits in the forest - so they pick a basket of them and went back to the tent. After short time they heard some noises outside and found a kangaroo eating the fruits from the basket He should have a camera...

The book looks very nice - the layout and the pictures. Thanks for sharing - I even didn't know about such possibility (to compose and order a book printed) - it opens new horizons considering nice gifts for family