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Unread 09-08-2016, 12:56 AM
Alex Pepple Alex Pepple is offline
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Dear Eratosphereans,

She’s been active at various stages and levels of Eratospheredom, and it's a fitting time for her to climb to the well-earned top rung as our very own, brand new Eratosphere Administrator. If you're still wondering who--she is ... drum rolls!!! ... Jayne Osborn.
Jayne Osborn, a retired secondary school teacher, has taught Math and Creative Writing in a men’s prison. Her work has appeared in many magazines and anthologies. She regularly wins prizes for poetry in UK publications such as The Spectator and The Oldie and Literary Review, and she has also won six awards from The National Association of Writers’ Groups. She has judged numerous poetry competitions and is best known for her humorous poems, which she has been reading to audiences for the past fifteen years.
Jayne has been an asset to the Sphere and, generous with her time, skills and intellect. I urge everyone to lend her your support to make writing, reading and surfing at the Sphere an even more stimulating and productive experience.

Join me in giving a big Eratosphere welcome and congratulations to Jayne!

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...Alex
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Unread 09-08-2016, 04:48 AM
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It's not very often that I'm at a loss for words (ask my husband!) but this came as a very big surprise.

Now that I've recovered from the shock I want to thank you, Alex, for giving me this honour; I'm delighted, and will continue to do what I can for the good of the Sphere, from my side of The Pond.

Jayne
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Unread 09-08-2016, 05:01 AM
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Congrats, Jayne.
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Unread 09-08-2016, 05:24 AM
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Great news!
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Unread 09-08-2016, 05:33 AM
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Congratulations Jayne!

I'd like to thank you (publicly and embarrassingly) for how friendly and helpful you've been since I joined the Sphere. Sincere thanks.

Mark
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Unread 09-08-2016, 05:35 AM
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Congratulations Jayne! And thanks for taking on this responsibility.

"Administrators are the people who have overall control of everything that happens on the board." I hope that absolute power does not corrupt you

Matt
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Unread 09-08-2016, 06:08 AM
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Congratulations Jayne I hope this isn't going to change my Friend and Mentor in any way! I'm sure Alex has chosen the right person for the job.
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Unread 09-08-2016, 07:19 AM
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Hooray, Jayne!
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Unread 09-08-2016, 07:28 AM
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Congrats and good luck, Jayne. And thanks.
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Unread 09-08-2016, 08:00 AM
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Congratulations! I'm sure your experience teaching in a men's prison will come in handy here.
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