I have to call it a night. When I started reading we were only on page 4. Was going to post more than once but the thread kept growing. I'll read pages 7,8 & 9 tomorrow. To the mods, please don't ban either of them. To whoever just said it wasn't about entertainment-you're wrong. It's been really entertaining.
My own 2pennorth (so far) is that the OP's credibility is shot and he can't see it yet. Denial.
Paloma doesn't need credibility in the same way, on here at least. Will still see her again if she stays in Brum, which I expect she will. It may not be nice having folks have a go at you when you weren't intentionally putting yourself up as a target, but she'll get over it. At least she will if this thread ever ends.
See you all tomorrow for pages 7,8 & 9.