Oh, Maeve--

I've just caught myself up on the entire aching story of your fire-loss. Typical of me-- rarely taking the time to scroll down to the BS even though it matters as much as the music, only allowing myself a snippet of "educational indulgence" in the songthreads before I hoist myself up and back to more grindstonish work. But laughter and tears and banter and talespinning are so sacred and necessary...I guess I need to teach myself to "go below the line" more regularly.

Aye, hard times, to lose so many dear and precious things, and I do admire your graceful way of facing it all more than I can say. I know you've said you don't need too much--and I don't have much to offer--but I do have a fair stock of seeds from FEDCO and would be happy to share if and when you feel up to starting, coaxing, & planting. I'll PM with a rough list. (No inflatable lobsters, I promise!)

An beannachd oirbh / Blessings,

--Cuilionn