Thanks for the lovely comments all. This truly was not meant for here, but once it was done, I thought 'why not?' This seems the place to take risks, safely so.

anonymouse, I appreciate you pointing out the ! issue. I need to watch being so casual and effusive in my writing. I'm trying, but since I tend to be that way in my everyday, it carries over into my writing. Anything else you might suggest to help with that? I'd love to hear from you.

Rhabbi, your comments make me smile. I am very glad you enjoyed it.

minxy, I'm just going to hope for that meeting with you one day. It's only the Atlantic Ocean, for goodness sake. ~hugs~

tessa