And on the personal insult theme; this from your own profile, "And please don't get any ideas about the modern New-Age shamans [or pagan-druids for that matter] being owt like the real thing, cos they're not: they're shams not shamans!)"*
Shams not shamans? Do you not consider that may be insulting to the pagans and druids who post on TMA? Time to take a long hard look at yourself Paulus. Meanwhile, please feel free to post on this thread, but unless you and Mr Carr have anything of worth to contribute to it don't expect any further replies from me.
My 'Personal Profile' is my personal profile. It tells people about me, blatantly, up-front, as I am. If that insults people, I'm sure they can have their own opinions as to "He's a pratt, dickhead, arrogant...whatever." I've no problems with that at all. But at least people know where they stand and they know they'll get straight talking from me. YOU, of all people, have decried just about everything I mention in my profile over the last few years, on personal levels, with various people. And you know you have. New-Agers, leys - even scientific rationale which doesn't accord with your limited view of reality. Pot calling t' kettle, etc. You're an egomaniac - it's quite obvious, hiding behind the false image of Mr Nice Guy. At least admit it!