I should have been clearer! No, you being enthusiastic was lovely, generous and it helped. I’m so sorry if I implied otherwise — nothing more than a rushed weeknote, not a personal comment!

The problem is mine really — embarrassment about being me, still not being entirely comfortable about receiving praise or compliments, coupled with seemingly chronic imposter syndrome.

I do think the pitching queue, though it’s really awesome to see it, can be a little intimidating, it must be worse if you’re at the back. I deliberately didn’t stand up because I didn’t want to stand waiting as the “countdown” would have been too much. I’m not sure how to improve it but maybe (like in school) potential pitchers could come up line by line (from the seating) so that people didn’t have to stand for as long?

I’m not sure what you’ve tried previously, and I’m certain others will be totally happy with it as is. I was surprised how intimidating I found it, and it’s important to acknowledge it I think.

Sorry again if I’ve inadvertently worried you, that wasn’t the intention xx