Thanks. S'ok. I think in my heart of hearts I already knew what they might be, it didn't stop me from checking on them a few times a day though, hoping for a miracle!
I'll be taking pics soon of what's left before consigning them to the brown bin.... might help for reference?
As for bursting my bubble, it happens regularly in my little world, it's called LIFE and I've got used to it I never let it curb my enthusiasm though!