Dear friends and lurkers,

Just a note to say hi there, and apologies for my prolonged absence from board activities of late.

Things have been rather hectic these last few months for a multitude of reasons I won't go into here, but I have missed you all and your stories.

Anyway I just wanted to drop by and wish you and yours a happy merry time with much overeating of unhealthy food (I know that's what I will be doing).

Come the New Year I hope to have a bit more time to participate back here - and at the very least finish off the Urban Druid story.

I’ll be spending a relaxing few days in January down the coast to recharge by the sea. Feel free to join me - I'll be staying here: http://www.peppers.com.au/salt/

Best wishes to all,

Al B.

PS: congratulations to Alex Watson on your first Parodyverse story!