What a pleasure it was to spend lunch with Deborah! We met in Ottawa at Heather's Stamping Haven to do some quick (quick??) shopping and then sat and talked and talked at Tim Hortons. I feel like I've known Deborah forever. She is such a wonderful person, great smile and sense of humour and warm and friendly. OF COURSE I knew she would be but I'll admit that her tremendous talent and artistic abilities made me wonder before we met if I'd be completely out of my league in meeting her. No need to worry. She is so warm and friendly. I had just the absolute best time chatting with her and hopefully gleening a bit of information and hints too.

Deborah, if you read this, I thoroughly enjoyed this afternoon. It was such a pleasure. I'm smiling as I type. I'm so glad to have gotten the opportunity for a personal hug in real life rather than virtually.

Until we get together again someday, many thanks!