[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Dear Mr. Hasby,

We thank you for your contribution to this thread, dated 29 October 04. We do so appreciate your input on matters of State whenever the mood strikes you.

The two gentlemen you note in your letter appear not to be directly related, although rumours stand that at least one of them might be "distantly" related to the Spencer side of Sir Winston's family, abeit quietly. One of our family cats knows the truth, but she isn't saying, at least not since I removed and refashioned my tinfoil beanie (things haven't been the same with me since).

In the interim, we shall drive on regardless and do our best to represent Queen & Country as we have in the past. Please carry on in your most excellent endeavours as well sir, and pass our warm regards to the rest of the Oxford Crew.

Yours sincerely,

Yerffoeg Llab-Notgininniw

PS: There might be just a trace of Welsh in our heritage, not sure yet; an immediate analysis of blood-alcohol content seems to indicate a preponderance of fine, Scottish Highland ... er... blood. We will advise as opportunity presents itself.

PPS: I should advise that during a recent motor through the hill country of northern Wales, the sheep in the valleys alongside the road seemed to be saying "Daaaa-d. Daaaa-d". I'm sure it was just a case of mistaken identity.