I neglected to mention that, at Jackie's goinawayforawhileandidunnoifimcominback party, I had the pleasure of meeting (aggressively introducing myself to) the illustrious and pulchritudinous A, of Crapfest fame.
Lo and Behold, she has ended the long suffering endured during her posting drought. Brilliant as always, her free and easy writing style makes me feel a bit inadequate and leaves me wondering where my place in this vast blah-ging landscape may be.