Hi guys... sorry for not writing more (at all!)... I have rediscovered the joys of paper and a pen.   Especially the Uni Ball Jetstream ball point pen.  Very nice.  Very nice indeed.
More... when I get sick from all the ink fumes.  Ta ta!

try this pen out.. you'll see why I love it!  (comes, afaik in 0.7 and 1.0 mm sizes... I like the 1.0 but for seepier paper, use the 0.7.)

PS - Egypt is an amazing country.  Visit Cairo... NOW.
PPS - Morocco and Oman, here I come!! 
PPPS - OMG OMG OMG... THEY COME IN DIFFERENT COLORS!??!?!  Someone PLEASE buy me a pack of these and send it over!!  I will pay!!!