I don't get it...did you not take poker 101 at school.ie don't show your hand. It is obvious to me that CLF is fishing to determine the current mood of us retailers. Like Lara Brown said keep them guesing and keep them on the line as long as possible. In fact don't hang up...that can tie up their lines. I have not been called by them but I do know that my answer will be long and vague.

On another issue I've been trying most of the day to contact Laura Brown but their lines have been understandably busy. Maybe they replied by e-mail which i'll check later.

The point here is don't show your cards...keep them guessing.

long and strong. regards, Foghorn