For those concerned, as I was, Eric will be back posting, but just needs some time off.
I spoke with Eric late last week. He's had a lot of health issues (not life threatening but bothersome) lately combined with mandated overtime at work. He is just not getting adequate rest. He did agree when I told him that might explain his gettin' a little "surly" lately & he said he would be back, but needed to get feeling better first.
I asked him if I could post this as a number of folks were concerned & he agreed that I could. He also said he is still reading the board as time allows & he would post in due time.
Mike