Like many people, I've been deluged by virus-laden and bounced emails (with my address spoofed as the sender) as a result of the MyDoom virus. I've also had the usual quantity of spam, through which I have to dredge to find my genuine email. But among the usual crop of ‘hot chicks/viagra/Atkins diet' tempting offers, one spam stood out — metallic yarn on special offer.

And my metallic yarn needs have gone unfulfilled for so long.