Love, love, love it. As you know, I'm insanely fond of my Pete and Patrick epic love story. So this just makes me incredibly happy. (Especially because we all know that Patrick's in charge of the decision-making in that couple. *g*)

And you know, there was a series of British greeting cards a few years ago (birthday, Christmas, and the like) called Country Companions, that had adorable hedge-hogs in rubber-boots and rain-gear, that I absolutely loved. That sounds kind of crazy, but they were seriously cute. And I just like the sound of "portcullis". It's an excellent word, so kudos all around.

So thanks for this nice little boost. It's very happy-making, indeed. :)