June 22, 2005 3:35 PM BST
Congratulations.
I hope to be raising my own glass later this year, having fought my own battle with our ******* system. It's been six years for me since I first approached anyone. A very very long six years. And it has been confirmed I will have finished with them before Christmas.
So well done for persevering, and no doubt we both hope that our experiences are not repeated as more pressure is brought upon the authorities to sort out the mess both systems are in.
Big Hugs,
Sue