Hey gang, sorry for the radio silence. I had thought that I was only gonna miss one update before I could get back.... Then work exploded. We lost three people, bosses had to get us all to cover extra shifts, it's been a madhouse. Then I got sick. Then I got sicker. And was still working because they needed the help. So for about two-three weeks there I hadn't had time to do anything but work, eat, and sleep.

Then a couple days ago I go to the doctor about this weird ringing in my ear. And so he sticks his little looky-into-ear-thingy, and goes "Woah!"

(Which, y'know, is exactly the kind of noise you want your doctor to make)

Turns out I've got one of the worst ear infections he's seen in years. If I'd waited another day or two, it would have ruptured my eardrum and caused serious damage.

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SO, skip to the end, I'm four days into my 2-week round of antibiotics and the fevers have finally started to die down to the point where I feel functional again. Mostly.

So, I'm alive (mostly), I'm getting well, I haven't abandoned Sam for all that life seems to be trying to make me do so. I'm going to take June off to recover and build my backlog up again, and then I'll start reposting on July 1. I apologize to you all for the delay, and I wish it didn't have to happen, but... Life, man. Sometimes it's awesome, and sometimes it kicks you right in the goolies with its soccer cleats. This last few weeks, it's been soccer cleats.

See you guys in a few weeks, and thanks for your patience.