Blog Name "Choped"

I shall attempt - please note the word ATTEMPT - to keep and update this blog while I'm away in Boston. This is more for the benefit of my family and friends, so I don't have to keep repeating myself in emails, not that I find it a chore, but more so that I can also post pix (a great way to blog without actually having to write much) and still update everyone. I will, of course, still reply to emails which are most welcome for someone living alone in a foreign land for 3.5mths. So I've 'choped' this blog name when the thought for this suddenly came to me - while I was sitting on the throne, no less. I'm inspired by Shermaine's blog...she writes so well and although my writing is so lousy, I'll ATTEMPT to replace writing with pictures, which I hope I can do a decent job with at least, seeing that I'm doing my Masters in it! So enjoy this and comments and correspondence are most welcome!