Thank you everyone! - can't believe he's 10 yrs old now, he was my very first persian (the first one I'd had as a kitten anyway). I'd met a persian breeder, Audrey, (who became my very good friend) and my mum, who had no idea what her exact address was, (and didnt want to ask me, because she was trying to arrange secretely with Aud for me to have one of her kittens as a Christmas present) - spent a lot of time walking up and down her road (and its a very long road!) to find her! I realised afterwards, that mum had been asking me about Aud and what her house was like etc etc - but it never occured to me that they were plotting behind my back!
Glad they did though.
I've got me eyes on you Sneakie and er.. Creaky? Not letting Joe out of my sight tonight!