Jean, I'm pretty new to this gig and haven't (yet) ventured out, my wife needs a LOT more time.
In my brief time on this site, I've discovered both Teresa and Helen's input to be invaluable wherever I've found it. Both of have been sources of inspiration, insight, erudition, and calm common sense.
However, your own post sounded only patronising. I hope it's simply unfortunate phrasing and that you were trying for encouraging. But I've seen nothing to suggest that either lady needs such and certainly not pitched so condescendingly.
