Announcement

[Penny & Bryce Linsenmayer]

No: HPFGUIDX 5241

Hi --

I just wanted to share our good news of the day with everyone as it does
affect this group -- well, somewhat anyway.  I'm expecting our first
baby in April -- we had the 4 month diagnostic ultrasound this morning,
and everything looks great!  It's a girl (or so they say anyway --
little less definite with those girls).  And no, even though I *was*
going to name a boy Harry (it's a family name too!), I'm not naming her
Hermione or Joanne.  I am thinking her nursery will have plenty of
HP-related things though.  :--)

I expect to remain as fully-involved with the group as I can after she
arrives, but having known lots of new moms, I'm fairly confident that I
will be less involved than I am now for at least the first few months.
So, I am checking with a few of our active members to see if anyone is
interested in helping poor Melanie out with any admin issues (if you're
interested, let me know!).

Oh, and yes, my chapter/character summary will be done ahead of time so
that Carole can post it if the baby arrives early.  And, yes, ASA will
get finished -- no need to worry about that either.  Oh, and the FAQs .
. . I'm *nearly* done with my grouping (cough . . . well, "nearly" might
be strong but I can most certainly finish them in 5.5 months).  <g>

Penny