The updates have been fascinating. And I also totally agree with you about Clan of the Cave Bear, et. al. I actually read Valley *first*, then was pleasantly surprised to discover that the first one was an actual book. Then there was the third one...

I always wear bike shorts (or, in some cases, cotton capri pajama bottoms) under my long skirts. For the chafing thing.

Goat is exceedingly tasty, especially as curry.