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[IceWizard]

I do hope and pray that you and yours are doing as best as possible and also, that you can find a few moments to pass here.... You Sir are an extremely valuable asset to any community and to this one, you are a grand pillar.

I know I speak for several when I say, you are always on my mind and I always await your input on things ( ok I would say I await with baited breath, but my bait always has a bad smell )

Anyhoo... You are indeed always missed and bring a fresh cool breeze when you come here...

Take good care my dear friend ...

Ice

I peered out upon the harbor.

My comrades were waiting for the signal.

Overseas commerce had become a dangerous endeavour.

Privateers offered contracts they had no intent to fill.

The Royal Navy attacked shipments in transit.

The people suffered.

In our safe harbor, the captains were eager with hope.

I crested the ridge, to the place where I would hang my signal.

The kerosene flame howled in the winds.

The highest point of visibility, who knew how many necks craned to see.

I opened the lantern side, tossing a handful of boric acid in.

The waves jumped to life with flashes of emerald.

And I cried out to the night:

"Let us not forget, there is hope."