VRProfessor, a lot of what you say strikes a chord. I think I want to personalise my avatar but I don't want to spend money on it as I don't think it matters that much to me. The one that I am using now which is supposed to be a vampire but looks like my son's Classics tutor would do, if I could make him look a bit more mature. I wouldn't want to trick people into thinking I was Generation Y or whatever the 20 somethings call themselves now. Shorter, more distinguished hair would be a start, and swapping the shoulder and waist measurements might be nearer the truth! You mention free stuff and that seems sensible since I am not sure whether I am here for the long run. Can I get golf clothes because I have noticed that there seem to be a couple of golf courses here and it is something I am not going to be able to do in real life for a while!
You have reminded me that my son said I should complete my profile as soon as possible if only to tell people that I only speak English. That can be my task for tomorrow since my supper is being delivered in ten minutes and then it's Endeavour on the tele.
Thank you, and the others who have helped so far.
Stew