Bless ya Mario - your very generous comments are always much appreciated, makes my day and keeps me trying!
This was a moment of 'writer's block' (hence the title) - then I decided to go with the first chords my fingers played on the guitar,
the rest just came together track by track & instrument by instrument!
I often play/record each instrument through the whole tune - then I use volume automation with the mouse to drop out the parts which are not needed,
adjust reverbs & effects, then master as best I can!

Thanks so much Mario,

Cheers, Carl