The first joyful plodge of the year...

...a great reason for celebration...
Also celebrating the centenary of Abstract Thursday - thanks Ingeborg!
Almost caught up on commenting - but I have this awful feeling I promised someone I'd return with a heart and haven't... if it's you, please put me out of my misery and let me know ;)

PS very remiss - I should also have mentioned youoregon who started it all off...