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JP Clark's avatar

Take your time Mark, it’s all good and I’m sure we are all happy to wait. Great things take time. X

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you JP, you lovely man x

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gilly smith's avatar

I’m embarrassed to say that I hadn’t heard of a coal tit before Merlin told me that they’re EVERYWHERE in my garden. I know! Don’t judge me. But I’m loving that they’re so prolific that they’re popping up in your post too. Tell me it’s because Mother Nature is giving us a second chance and bringing the birds back? Please?

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Oh Lordy, i really hope so Gilly!

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Vanilla Black's avatar

We’ll still be here

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Mark Diacono's avatar

I do hope so

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Susan Harley's avatar

Hi Mark, we met many years ago at the Forest garden in Darlington and now it’s under threat. I didn’t know how else to get in touch with you and ask for your support. You might have already heard.

https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-destruction-of-the-world-renowned-dartington-forest-garden?cs_tk=&utm_campaign=c7102755a7204c7e93cfa3c8aeb4edb8&utm_content=initial_v0_1_3&utm_medium=email&utm_source=promoted_petition_receipt&utm_term=cs

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you `Susan, I did here and have publicised as widely as I can but I might not have known and greatly appreciate you flagging it up. Happy Friday to you

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Gill Hill's avatar

Gives me time to catch up … been down with a virus and have about 30 mins energy a day.

See you on the other side !!

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Mark Diacono's avatar

I hope you feel better very soon Gill

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Jack McNulty's avatar

I applaud your well-reasoned decision – it’s yet another reason I respect your work and enjoy learning from you... Best of luck in working through your abundant work!

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you Jack

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Marjan's avatar

New project sounds exciting! Do you ever stop? Like others have said: we will still be here when you return. I’m sure it’s worth the wait. Meanwhile I can amuse myself with all your cookbooks which are so well written and full of fabulous recipes.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you Marjan, that's very lovely of you

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Sam Bilton's avatar

I know you're not taking a break per se but I look forward to your return once you've fully rejuvenated.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

thank you Sam

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SuzieQ's avatar

Honest and brave. We understand.

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Jane Rankin-Reid's avatar

I get pause, its sensible. Good luck!

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you Jane

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Lizzie Wingfield's avatar

I will miss your lovely writing but wish you so much well for a really productive time and a beautiful spring.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you Lizzie, that’s very kind of you

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Christine McFadden's avatar

A wise move. Whishing you well

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you Christine - all is great, just to snowed by unavoidables for a short time to do here justice and I’d hate not to do it as it should be

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Domenica Marchetti's avatar

Pauses are a necessary part of the creative process. Looking forward to seeing what it brings.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you Domenica

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Jacq Burns's avatar

Hi there I’d like to upgrade to paid and to join the next workshop. Perhaps you’ve taken that option down as you are having a pause? Please advise. Thx Jacq

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Jacq Burns's avatar

Thx Mark I will try again.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

It should all be working perfectly now - fingers crossed

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Hi Jacq, you should still be able to upgrade, you just won’t be charged until I take the pause off. Any problem, please let me know

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John and Sally McKenna's avatar

Good luck with all the new projects and see you back here soon.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you both

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Wendy Shillam's avatar

Thats okay. Only write when the news takes you.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you Wendy

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