In case anyone noticed, I've been absent for a while. Obviously I'm not obliged to continually post, but I do apologize for failing to respond to PMs in a timely manner.

Basically, since failing to make it to the MN get-together due to a change in in-laws' moving plans, everything has gone to hell at work and home. My hones and honing table have been buried by my sister in law's stuff, which seems to have taken over our house. My work has gotten extremely complicated due to, well, let's just say lots of complications. Aside from logistical, financial, and technical issues, my wife's post doc position has been reduced to half time. Anybody who is familiar with post-docs knows that there is no such thing as a half time post doc. It's simply a convenient way for the University to save a little money while screwing its minions. Unfortunately my wife has taken it as a complete indictment of her self-worth, so she's been a tad, shall we say, moody. It also means that our income has taken a hit, so I'm going to have to find some place to start selling some razors or hones.

Anyway, I will try to do my best to get caught up on responding to the PMs that have accumulated over the past few weeks. Also, I look forward to trying to get caught up on all the posts I've missed reading!