I'll feel a little happier once the claims dealers have got in touch and I start to feel like I can get some gear soon.

I just hope I can get what I want/had or decent substitutes.

I've set up a search on ebay for local sales - you never know...

Two break-ins in 3 months will certainly hump up the renewal premium while some little scrotes dose up somewhere with no fear of anything ever being done to them by the authorities, even if they are caught.

Ah well. Thanks for all the kind words. I'll let you know what happens about my replacement gear. Nice to know some of the FUGS have got good hearts in case someone less fortunate than me goes through something similar.