[Melissa Balmain]

Thanks, Gail! (And for my children's sake, may I add that kids improve exponentially the older they get. At least, to a point. We haven't quite hit the teen years yet.)

[Jayne Osborn]

We haven't quite hit the teen years yet.

Melissa, leave home now, while the going's good!

A Speccie mensh is a great Welcome Back, indeed. Well done.
(I'd love to see the rest of your poem, please.)

[Melissa Balmain]

Thanks for the warning, Jayne! I'll PM you the poem. I'm still not one of those brave Sphereans who post work in progress for the world to see (though I'm delighted to exchange with members one on one).

[John Whitworth]

I am sorry I omitted to congratulate Martin and Melissa. They deserve applause.

[Melissa Balmain]

John, you're too kind. This has been a very encouraging welcome back to Eratosphere--and the Speccie comps.