Thank you everyone for the warm wishes! I had a great celebration with friends on Tuesday. I have decided that taking entrants for 2 weeks is an awful long time, so perhaps I'll draw a name on 4/18 (tax day) ...until then, don't be shy--join for your chance!
Thanks again everybody. I have selected @mikhou as the recipient of this PIF, and I extend my appreciation to all of you. I will have another PIF relatively soon with another set of goodies I've kept stashed away for too long.
Meow!
@desertcat, thanks so much! I'm very excited about the new gear. This is a fun hobby and such a fun forum to interact and learn from others and from their generosity.