[Ann Drysdale]

That's because the PayPal option was only fixed last night, thanks to the initial approach of John to the organiser, June, who asked the webmistress of poetrypf, Anne, if we could use her good offices to facilitate such payments. Due to a misunderstanding, John then posted the poetrypf shop stocklist, which was not entirely helpful and I then took it upon myself to sort it all out. I am now retiring to a dark place with a double gin. Do your worst!

[John Whitworth]

Yes. I misread a = as a #. I shall go back and correct it.

[Brian Allgar]

Ann, I feel I need at least a triple gin simply after reading your account of what happened.

[Terese Coe]

Never mind--I've worked it all out after all. I think.

[June English]

I've given up on drink and resorted to pulling my hair out. Thanks, John and Ann, your hard work is much appreciated. June

[Martin Elster]

Originally Posted by Brian Allgar

I was amused to see this in one of the competitions on the PoetryKit site:

Accepting poetry of any style, on any subject, length 6 to 50 lines, blank lines included. Slightly longer poems will be accepted.

Originally Posted by Ann Drysdale

Torriano Poetry Competition – Closing date 31st January, 2013
For poems of up to 40 lines.

I'm confused. Is it up to 40 lines or 50 lines? I know it's close to the deadline now, but I was thinking of sending in something this evening or tomorrow. Thanks.

PS - Never mind. I just sent it off.

[Ann Drysdale]

Honest, Guv, I swear I had never seen that bit Brian posted. I didn't think it had anything to do with the Torriano Competition. But I've been trying to sort it out.

Perhaps, if you look up an outfit called Aquillrelle, the nature of their business and the bona fides of their competition will explain why they have such a relaxed attitude to their own rules. I will say no more.

I am sorry so many people have been so confused by all this. I am scared of muddying the water even further so, for now - please talk to the arse; the head's in a bucket.

[Brian Allgar]

Originally Posted by Martin Elster

I'm confused. Is it up to 40 lines or 50 lines? I know it's close to the deadline now, but I was thinking of sending in something this evening or tomorrow. Thanks.

PS - Never mind. I just sent it off.

Martin, as I said, I came across it on a site that gives an exhaustive list of poetry competitions. The one that I cited was nothing to do with Torriano. Sorry if I didn't make it clear.