love it, ant. you're the bestest.

now, would you please explain the use of "punters"? the only use i'm family with on this side of the pond is when one chooses to 'punt' on a goal or project, meaning to toss it aside as being unattainable or not reasonably worth attempting, or even if one simply changes his mind.

you mentioned that it means "customer"...in a very general way? is it marketing jargon or in popular use? elaborate, please. and etymology is worth extra points ;-)