Thanks, Peter - you are right but it is known as 'the silent killer' and I feel it would be irresponsible of me not to take any notice of it. I actually took mine yesterda - first time since last year - and I concentrated on something else while I took it. First reading was high, second better and third 144/80 which is good enough for me. When the surgery come back to me I shall tell them I know what my BP is and that, provided it stays down there, I don't need any assistance. I would hate to think of having, say, a stroke and my better half having to look after me - possibly for a long time.