Dear Mel:

Apologies, I think I have got a bit confused on the status of this as a result of the exchange of emails over Xmas. I can see in the system the response to referees that you sent by email, but not the revised paper. I think that is because in the interactive system there is now a step where I am supposed to tell you that I would like you to submit the revised paper which addresses the points raised by the referees and the discussions, which should open the option for you to submit the paper (which was in fact already in your second e-mail of December 25th).

So that is what I am doing now, and I hope you can just then upload the revised version. Given the circumstances and the nature of the referee comments/responses, I intend then to ask them for a quick response alerting me to any remaining reason not to recommend publication of your revised version.

Again, apologies for my confusion,

Best wishes, Chris

Hi Mel:

Sorry for the delay again, I am now happy to accept the paper. One of the referees made suggestions for a few typos/technical corrections that you may wish to look at for a version for copy-editing.

Thanks for your patience and handling of this in difficult circumstances.

Chris