Thank you all for your friendly, comforting, wise words. Yes, I love my 'Grandness'; I love our six Grandchildren (The UK 4 & The USA 2) to bits & back again...same goes for Ann too, of course. Doing "what we gotta do & can do" is closely tied up with the phrase: "In a state of flux". There is so much I want & need to say, but couldn't possibly in any public forum. I have to visualise the Crew, together in one place; let's say, the Mess Deck on board The Rainbow. We could talk freely whilst retaining our privacy (Time for that hug, Pat).
       It is not my intention to tease or tantalise, but I've said just about as much as I can without aggravating the situation further. Over time, it may be possible/appropriate to be more open, but for the moment, gather round, stay close. Ann & I need your Love & Friendship in abundance,
                                     With Love to You All,
                                                                     Nigel & Ann
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