Yes, it is PLURAL isn't it? I beg forgiveness. Really thank you for correcting me. That's the only way I will learn or RE-LEARN!

I am glad to hear that my thoughts were correct. He seemed to think that I was under the wrong impression. Didn't see how this could be so since I am lucky to have many friends on the European continent now and I have heard nothing but positive comments and welcoming greetings.