Thank you for your kind comments gents.
Firstly I don't make unbroken promises. So sabbatical is worthless without change or an apology. What irks myself is (and I'm not picking on you Carl, I am just using this as an example) on one of my group buys. Second to last I believe you made comment as to the number of US members joining just to get in on the group buy. I made a comment mentioning that they were friends and that I knew them. I didn't, but I don't believe in secluding a group for no apparent reason. Secondly I don't believe a moderator should have such secular views. Again I'm not picking on Carl but with the title of moderator one should act with reasonable manner. I have had lots of help from several mods including Carl so again this isn't a witch hunt. Just a polite remark to state the state of affairs. Teapot calling kettle black.
With regards to the gift brush. I feel very guilty holding this now if it's deemed best it can be including in a pass around or I'll select a random member. I'm not after the world for a penny, I just don't believe in slapping a baby when the milk is spilt. Especially if it's spilt by the parent. A hobby is better enjoyed than suffered.