My friends (being kind, of course) keep telling me I'm well out of it, and it's a blessing in disguise, but that won't put me off volunteering for this madness at the next opportunity.

You'd be seriously amazing! All of the forum would support you! Keep trying, they'll soon realise they need you

It would have been a thrilling adventure, but c'est la vie ... Always next year, anyway. Thank you for your confidence.

Thanks for accepting! You'd have been a great Housemate!

Thank you for the friend request. Nice to meet you.