Many thanks OSW and LSW (long suffering wife)......lolololol.I believe the theme and aspiration of the season was expressed by one who less than the vast majority here needed to express it.

Foxy said she would try to understand that others have views contrary to her own......it shames me that I have not been balanced enough to do the same over the years, but for Foxy, I will try....she has brought a “perspective” to me via her humility humanity and even natured replies.Foxy is special.

Dear SOG,

I have come to realise that each person has an
experience to share, a story to tell. I used to be
so sure about so many things. The older I get,
the more I realise how little I actually know -
and listening to others, is one way to do just that.

I'm no sage, or expert. Thank You for your kindness
and generosity. There's better people on this forum
that are more deserving and knowledgeable

It looks like this discussion has now run its course.

I would like to Thank everyone who participated.

I look forward to sharing in other discussions on
this forum with you all.

All The Best for 2016!

Hi there SONOFGLOIN...

Your factual comments concerning FOXY'S character and nature are indeed well founded. Similar to you, I've followed her progress through the medium of this magnificent Forum for some considerable period, even when she assumed an entirely different nom de plume.

Nevertheless, however hard she might strive to conceal her true nature, she (almost by default), can't seem to help exposing her sensitivity, her empathy for others, and compassion that forms an intrinsic part of her substantive character.

While it's true, she and I have done battle over many issues, and I've generally received a thorough thrashing because of it ! Nonetheless the respect I have for this graceful, educated and spirited 'lady' is utterly boundless. I've learnt so much from her wise counsel and philosophical perspective on life itself, I'd never be able to enumerate it, if I lived to be hundred !

Go kindly SONOFGLOIN.

Dear O Sung Wu,

Thank You for your kind words.

I love the tapestry of this forum.

You have certainly been a major part of it -
harbouring no ill-will towards others.
You have always lent a helping hand to those
who needed it and you've always treated
everyone fairly. Yes, we've disagreed at times -
but never nastily. You have been an excellent
role-model and long may you continue to contribute
to this forum.

Dearest Foxy,

I couldn't say it any better than O Sung Wu.

Hi O Sung Wu,

Stick in there, mate. It slowly gets more bearable. Most times.

There's good news and bad news:

The good news is that you will never forget her.

The bad news is that you will never forget her.

Keep busy, is my best advice, doing things that she would have enjoyed you doing.

Best wishes to you both, and thanks for upholding the standards of our OLO.

Joe