@maswastage: *extra strong pat on the back*
Hey! Welcome back man! Where have you been (and what have you been up to)?
You could have dropped a line once every 2 weeks just to let us know you're alive y'know... Oh, nevermind, the important thing is: you're back (and here to stay, right?) I've been waiting for you, I have grown a bit, and I have been drinking...moderately.
Your turn.
*looks across and spots Ajim*...*cardiac arrest*...*revived*
@Ajim: *calmly* Wow. You weren't kidding when you said you're gonna be gone for a long time... 4 months...
*not so calm anymore* Welcome back! I was worried that you decided not to return... Promise you wont do that! Promise!!! And about the phenomenon (sp?) of letting other people who care about your wellbeing (sp?, again) know that you're OK... You definitely don't do that, now do you? Hope you're here to stay...
Careful what you wish... You might just get it.