As the Persian tart says, it's good to see you and you're always warmly welcome here - there's always fresh tea brewing, and maybe even sweetmeats if the princesses have left any for other guests.

And in the best tradition of undertaking long journeys, we have been slowed somewhat by unforeseen snags (that would be "real life" and work, and other unmentionable nasties). But then again... we always said it would be leisurely! *grins*