Everyone, I apologize greatly for my low activity, which has been site wide. The instability of my industry has resulted in a massive reduction in force that is only the latest in a series of layoffs, personnel numbering only 15% of what it was at my hire date. And while the number of hands have shrunk, the number of wells for me to work has only grown, demanding more of my time, energy, innovative thinking and creative juices until I am forced to finallly admit, I am tapped dry. I thought I could muscle through the adjustment period, but it doesn't look like that's going to be quick.
In addition to the extra weekday load, I have the happy but additional eustress of being recently engaged to Jago, which means my weekends are taken up by wedding plans, house hunting and other changes in living arrangements.
Therefore it is with deep reluctance and a humble request for forgiveness that I must remove myself from the game. My lag time in posting will only cause unfair delays for everyone else. I hope my absence doesn't disrupt everyone too terribly, but I think we're in a good spot right now story-wise for a transition.