@ghost-of-a-duke said
I'm certain next year sir you will present us with a masterpiece.

😀

You're very kind Champ!

A "piece" I may master. The kind of "piece"...well, that's subjective.
But, potty humor is better left to the auspicious moment of a lesser thread.

I'm truly looking forward to reading every submission this year. Besides the timely escape, I know I'll enjoy seeing the growth and development of our talented pool of writers. It inspires!