Cross more fingers

At last managed to 'phone Lamin, discover how Western Union works and send our student some cash towards his permit to stay in Poland for the duration of his studies. Fingers crossed that it works in practice! Sending money to West Africa is quicker (same day) and much cheaper. Now, just time for a quick bath, a hobble down to the chiropodist, a meal, write something for the writers' meeting tonight, post this, send a couple of emails. Time flies and so must I. Uncross fingers.