[Brian Allgar]

I wish I could nip over for the occasion, Jayne. Of course, you and I met in Paris (and you're welcome any time), but it would have been nice to meet Melissa and John - I'm always delighted to meet anyone who makes me laugh.

[Terese Coe]

I feel very lucky to have met your sometime regulars (a contradiction in terms?) John and Gregory in NY (and David at WC), but will painfully miss being there. I've met Melissa too in NY, but too briefly (assuming it was not an impostor). It's the long hours on cramped plane seats that are really difficult at this point, not to mention the expense. Have a grand and convivial haruspicy!

[Jayne Osborn]

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

[John Whitworth]

Well I can.

[Jayne Osborn]

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!

[John Whitworth]

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

[Jayne Osborn]

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