I just want to post an update.  The engagement was for just a month ago, but a snow storm intervened, so we postponed it until last night.
   So, I drove over there... light dinner at 6 PM, service starts a 7 PM..
  I opened with joke and read (James 2:1-9), warning the folks that the message may be lengthy, and employed th eold jest , while placing 
   my watch on the podium.  
   I figured an hour, but the people were enthusiastic'and it went an hour and a half.
  Many hands to shake and hugs to recieve,  Request of their pastor.. by congregation, to have me back at some time soon..
   They presented me with a generous honorarium.
   ..Just an update, no need to reply or stir things up anew.
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