Those who have been following my trials and tribulations here know that I recently went through first a crash of this weblog and then a crash of my home machine.

Things are better now, in large part due to the brains and goodwill of a few kind souls who occasionally glance in this direction: specifically Rory, Rob, and in particular Mr. Hackly Fracture. The Wombat is positively bursting with gratitude for your kind and detailed responses to my endless stream of woeful technology news, and your patience with my pre-K level of digital savvy.

So, things are on the mend. However.

The new installation of Windows XP not wishing to run Outlook in any way, shape or form, we're in a bit of an e-mail quandary -- to wit, we've had to change email programs, which is working just fine, but can't import (because of the same problem) any of our old messages/address.

So, if you are reading this, and would be so kind, email the Wombat a brief note, that I may drop you into a new address book.

Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Really.