Defintely meant as a compliment. Abject apologies if there was any chance it could be taken any other way.
Thank you, OC619. Compliment graciously accepted.
It probably couldn't be taken any other way, but (a) it was late and I was tired and words generally weren't making sense, and (b) I'm not used to people admiring my photo in said publication, only my words of wisdom (or something)...and that not very often.
And possibly (c) Sometimes Whirly's not very bright.
