Old Dux,
glad to see that you are now well armed against the powers of darkness. Always use protection! Now that you have that taken care of, we are in high hopes of a story soon.

JRT,
it sounds positively balmy where you are. The pond here was almost completely frozen this morning, and the birds skating on the bird bath have me thinking that I might be able to strap on the blades soon.
You might get some local skating in yourself by the sounds of it. I challenge you to a game of hockey - I think we would have a pucking good time.