harrym, the scene setting of your journey north and subsequent embarkation was nothing short of poetic, and we are clearly in for a marvelous treat. Welcome back it seems is the appropriate salutation, and perhaps a round of applause for your Irish Grandmother, to whom I suspect we are much indebted!
As Danny says, we are truly spoiled, and this thread promises to climb to yet new heights of excellence. So full power on all three, please gentlemen. Per Adua Ad Astra!