Thanks to everyone for their comments humorous and otherwise.

Just as a bit of background for the otherwise comments. I took up shooting in the early 80's all of the people I have met have been solid citizens some now good friends. No lunatics maniacs or all the other nonsense talked about the shooting folk. I had a firearms certificate and still have a shotgun certificate for which I had to have references and checks on my criminal record (none), what sort of friends I have etc and my mental health. I have regular check at renewal by the firearms officer from my local police force. Short of working for MI5 I doubt anyone else has such a clean bill of health from the state.

I haven't had much time to shoot recently, work and illness so am looking forward to going back to a sport that is the one you can almost be certain will win us gold medals at the olympics. It is totally certain it will not be shown on TV and the winners will not be household names. And I can share it with Hubby and compete equally (he is better than me but who knows one day I may beat him)

Such is the prejudice against the shooting fraternity which I hoped not to encounter in my new home. Jeffrey and Peter thanks for your support lets hope their are a few more lady shooters around so I can talk about shoes and handbags whilst shooting. Football is a mystery to me but Rugby I love but don't know all the buzz words.

See you by the clays!!!!!!!!