December 31, 2015 Greetings all! I regret that I've been AWOL from TSD for most of the month. I needed to do a bunch of traveling to visit family on the East Coast, USA, then back home (Seattle) for a few days and then up to Canadian in-laws in Vancouver for most of the remaining days of the month. I shaved during that time of course, but sporadic and with little time to post. I did want to let you all know that I'm very humbled by all the birthday greetings and appreciate each and every one. I've been blessed with getting acquainted with all of you in the 8 months I've been here. Thanks for the friendship. I was treated to a new brush and soap goods this Christmas and birthday and used them all for my birthday shave with my birth quarter (A4) Red Tip. Best wishes for a great 2016! Cheers! RT