So obviously I've been fretting over all the issues involved in the last post, and have been for a very long time....
Since posting though, I have received a multitude of emails from some truly lovely ladies that offered some wonderful advise and encouragement.
Here are just a couple of links that deal with my particular issue, as well as other issues that some of you might be interested in.
http://girlfromauntie.com/copyright/index.php/89/
and another...
http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/info/copyright.html
You can't possibly expect to hold either of these websites, nor the people behind them, responsible for dispensing any "legal advise" regarding your personal issues. You really do have to get your own atty for that. But the info they have provided, certainly has put the spring back into my step!!
All I can say is that yet again, (and at a time when most needed) the goodness of people has outshone the bad. Thank you one and all for you encouragement, and sharing of your expertise and knowledge!