Ah yes, I forgot to mention in my list, one of those eight boxes I kept is full of magic! These I will enjoy showing to Esteban & Luna. I actually intend to return to the UK one more time, specifically to pick up that box. It would give me great pleasure to start performing again for young people. Magic has no language barrier!

can act as a sort of padding against the dangers of the world

I think that is a big factor these days. But the main thing I have realised now that I spend most of my time outdoors learning about plants is that knowledge is so much more important than material stuff. If you have the knowledge you can just create whatever it is you want! Even with my skill as a rifle marksman I don't feel as if I need a rifle. Have noticed how the right 'stuff' has a habit of appearing prior to the moments we need them.

Good to see you @jin-out.