BASIC is actually so easy, much much easier than assembly or C++. I totally recommend you try it :-D Maybe on a BBC Micro B simulator.

Interesting with the UV light :) At least you get to finish an idea. Until now I've started so many projects and didn't finish them, that it's almost frustrating.

Yep, saw the rat project, really nice! Tell me, is this part of university projects, or just your own?