To badly paraphrase Mark Twain, the reports of my break taking from Mudcat are true.

Q pmed me and asked why I wasn't posting on Mudcat, and I succiently replied that I was taking a break from posting here. I neither knew nor did I expect him to start this thread based on that information.

I think that Q started this thread because he correctly surmised that I was at low energy, and he wanted to give my spirit a much needed boost. Although I feel somewhat embarrassed by this thread, I thank you, Q, for your consideration. And with all my heart and soul, I thank all of you for this unexpected present.

Please know that I greatly appreciate your compliments and that I return them in sp- Ooh! I was going to say "in spades" but ...

Oh, what the heck! You know what I mean.

:o)


I have met so many wonderful, interesting, knowledgeable, creative, and caring people through posting on Mudcat. When my hibernation period is over, God willing and the creek don't rise, I'll be back exchanging comments with you all.

Best wishes,

Azizi