Many thanks to all for their kind comments so far. Hopefully everything will go OK.
I used to think it was a cliche, but Mrs Mephisto looks positively
radiant lately. She's never been more beautiful. And happy too. Of course we get the odd hormonal explosion (I never knew forgetting to clean the bathroom could cause such a tornado of anger!), but I can live with these; they're transient and, thankfully, survivable when met with complete and abject apology.
Congratulations also seem in order for lebell (good luck to you too mate!), and Hash-Browns! I hope everything goes well for you two too...
And Devoid, I know how you feel and am delighted you have won through in the end. Good for you! And good for us...
Mr Mephisto