A momentous day indeed as a crate of boxes (on a pallet indeed!) of The Family and even more boxes of The Father arrives at GlenanCross. They'll stay in the stone byre for the meantime, I just hope the rain doesn't come (the roof leaks). They

strike a handsome pose on the stone floor where they'll stay until they head out into the world of literature with my blessing (I hope they are enjoyed). I must say it is gratifying to see your work in print. Thanks to McNidder and Grace.