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Thank you, sir, for this information and congratulations to all who have received good news.

There are a number of pleasing, hoped for names on the list and several others that seemed likely candidates. There are even one or two complete surprises - which says everything about my lack of insight. Maybe I just caught them on their less good days, or they may have improved in the intervening seasons. That's my story anyway. Sadly, a number of expected or hoped-for names do not appear this time. I hope the guys will keep working hard and be rewarded eventually.

I hope that the appearance of Darling Christopher and Dear Josh on the list does not suggest favouritism. (having seen the former some years ago, his promotion does not come as a surprise.)