A little embarrassed....

[Parapluie]

Glad you are here to be, Parapluie.

The fact that you are thinking about what you are doing means you are a valuable and respected member. 

I've been here a while and still embarrass myself in ways I can't predict.  This is the best forum, the best people, welcome. 

Spanky

That means much; especially because I have been working generally to be more focused and present in my speech, and in my activities....
Of course, like you said, there will inevitably the figurative stair to stumble on, but every person I've interacted with has been a good one so I trust that once I end up tripping on that step (or just waxing idiotic as I'm prone to), I trust the folks here to be as kind as they have since I've been here.