an apology

I feel so bad, I haven't replied to commentors or emailers - my situation at present is that I get 30 minutes on the internet A DAY! the first 20 is spent checking my work email, and orders, checking the shopping cart has no manual orders waiting, that sort of thing, then and only then can I check other things, bank accounts, bills and finally blogs, so I am still popping in to visit some of you - but don't have time to comment, or reply to comments.

This exile will be over very soon, I am learning patience

best wishes to everyone