[Spindleshanks]

Thank you, DG, for your constructive and intelligent analyses, and for staying the course in the face of your personal loss. A remarkable effort, given your unhappy circumstances.
Like Ann, I haven't guessed your identity despite the clues that have passed by. My two guesses appear to have been wrong ( I say "appear to be" because Ann may yet prove to be hiding in plain sight).

My very best wishes as you work your way through your plight.

Peter

[Janice D. Soderling]

Yes, thank you, for charitability above and beyond the call of DG duty. Your name will be carved in the roll of honor standing in the magnificent halls which we deck at Yuletide.

I didn't immediately recognize the hot number hiding behind the 007 alias, but I know I know.

[Maryann Corbett]

Again, thanks from me as well, and best wishes for strength and peace, though I'll wait for Alex to make an official identification.

[Susan McLean]

Thank you for excellent commentary and for going above and beyond the call of duty by providing a crib for the Russian entry. Sincere condolences on your personal loss.

Susan

[Shaun J. Russell]

Yes, thanks DG -- an entertaining bakeoff with some fantastic entries. My sincere condolences on your personal affairs at this time.

[Ekaterina Chapiro]

A profound thank you for your time, involvement, commentary and guidance.

And likewise, thank you to all the participants for providing their excellent translations, leading to exciting poetic discoveries or a deeper understanding of an old favourite.

[Martin Rocek]

Thank you and best wishes.

Martin

[Adam Elgar]

Many thanks, Jennifer, (now you've revealed yourself) - a find contest and dispaly of Spherean and DGean talent - and I'm very sorry for your loss.