Well ... your incredibly beautiful comments have me in tears, too, Jasmin!!!! I don't even know what to say! I'm blown away by all you said. I'm sorry I don't have adequate words to express how I feel about your message. I had no idea of the impact I've had on you.

I'll still be here and reading!! And I WILL still read all your stories and your captions, and I'm so honoured that you'll continue to do them with me in mind! That makes me so, so happy!! (and jeez, more floods of tears here)

AND you have my email address. You can always keep in touch that way, if you want.

A zillion thanks from the bottom of my heart for all you said, and for your beautiful support of me and of the pub with your lovely contributions. It was always such a joy to see a submission from you, and I'll be thrilled to keep reading your insightful stories.

Sending you loads of love, my friend, with deep gratitude 💜💜💜