I've been following this contest as diligently as always, despite massive workloads...what's your excuse, pansy! ;)

Haha! :P Among my excuses I'll include trying to plan a wedding and buy a house. I feel like I'm all grown up now with no time to play with my friends. :(

Hey I think I made a post about exactly this just before that.

It would've been fun. I can't believe I totally missed it (like, not even close). I've started to enjoy making unexpected appearances -- hence a completely out of the blue prediction in this challenge.

Good to see you, oh mighty creator! He who made this Oracle world from the husk of Tiamat :)

Heh. I must admit it warms my heart whenever I come back here and see that the things I put so much time and effort into (Stats Topic, Oracle Challenge, stats websites, etc.) have not only continued on without me, but have been expanded and improved upon by people more talented than myself. I'm pleased to have been able to contribute to the enjoyment (and in some cases finances, apparently) of my board 8 pals in a meaningful and lasting way.

I hope that didn't come off as sounding too sentimental. ;)