I have been on mudcat for about 2/3 years now and have met some fantastic people. My circle of friends has multiplied and so has my capacity to love. I have a bit of a problem, someone I am aquainted with has joined the mudcat and to be honest I do not want to bump into him at gatherings etc. I have sort of forced myself into a retirement as I was not sure how proceed. I now find I miss you all so much that I want to come back. It was me who told this person about mudcat - I could kick myself. Its not a case of "there's not room for the two of us" but its more a case of a deep hurt that I am scared of resurfacing. I should grow a thicker coat. Anyway I expect I'll get lots of useful comment, so thanks in advance.

I am not able to get back to you for a day or two, so I hope I don't get called too many names!