Ruth - probably, but the journey would have been riddled with longer moments of sheer terror.

The internet was a way for someone I hardly knew living in Melbourne, or in Glasgow to tell me that my hair falling out was totally normal - oddly enough - I was reassured.

And the other thing is, I can't eat while I'm typing.

Homegirl, K and Holly - If I can stick with anything this long, and have it still be a success, YOU can all do it.

And if you laugh as much as you can, and make an occasional difference in other people's journeys as they walk along beside you for a bit, it won't matter how long it takes

I'll take the *before* pic under serious consideration.

Nat - *over some broiled meat*- you are WAY cool.