Something positive happened this evening. I found my scaled ruler!
Months ago I put it down on the "computer table" and lost the b!00dy thing

and after a long search which included moving lots of things in and around the area that I have found it in I had not seen sight nor sound of it. I am sure that most, if not all, of you have also been through similar experiences.
Now if only there was some way to find the money I spent on the Lottery without winning........
Gondor