>I don't think the word that started this thread is likely to come in vogue in the U.S. in the near future; here, a diary is a private journal, for writing one's thoughts in. What we put our appointments in, we call a calendar.

I hadn't realised that. If it hangs up it's a calendar. If it is is book form it is a diary.

Stick around Phyllis - we need someone living in South Africa. We also need to bolster up our Kiwi numbers - anyone out there?