I'm shedding a little tear for those of you who can't come - Mary, Brian, Terese...

...but this incurable optimist is still hoping to hear from more people who can!

Jayne

Well I can.

Yes, but it's only you, me and Melissa so far, John...

It would be great if some of our other poetry pals could make it. Still hoping! :)

Well, we three will have a nice lunch. Always good to see you, Jayne! And I've got Gregory's novel.

There are going to be six of us now. You'll have a nice surprise, John.

And I've just finished reading Gregory's book. I loved it! It's SO beautifully written.

See you later (though I think you may not see this post before we meet in London).

Jayne

I saw it, Jayne. See youse all there.

Glad to have had the opportunity to see Jayne, John, Melissa and co, without their digital cloaks and share a long Latin lunch. Thanks to Jayne for acting as impresario and whipper-in. Hasta la proxima!

Yes indeed. Here's to Jayne and all her beavering away.

Aaah... I'm touched. Thank you, Jerome and John. It was a very enjoyable afternoon.

I love these gatherings that we have from time to time. It's so nice to be able to put a face to a name!

(And I do love the food at Strada - or, as I said to Melissa's dad, "I just love food.")

Wish I could have been there. Hope to be there on some future occasion.

Belated thanks, Jayne, for your kind words on Ascension. Much appreciated.