Yes, the judges did indeed have a very difficult time of it! I just have to say how wonderful all the stories were. I also want to give big KUDOs and Thanks to All of the entrants, you all helped to make this contest a success. I know how difficult it can be to make the decision to enter a contest whether it be with an image or a story. Both are pieces of you and therefore sometimes hard to offer up to others. The "bonus" wasn't really just to make up for the delay (for which I really appologize)... it was well deserved :)