1) I might be going to the WASO concert, but otherwise can I please come?

2) I am very impressed! They turned out well.

3) I wish I could say something helpful here, but I have never had this problem. I tend to work up to a word limit rather than having to cut down.

4) Thank you for calling me clever :)

5) Hurrah! I'll see you there, I hope.

I hope you find your boots, and am glad you are feeling better.