Byron,

Last time I talked to Hans w/a question he mentioned he was pursuing a couple other deep interests to include some superb photography. He kindly sent me a couple pics. of a couple Wood Ducks that would knock anyone's sox off for their incredible detail etc. Nothing to be surprised about there, it's Hans after all!

This was at the end of last year or very early this year. I doubt he'd disappear totally but - it is a bit out of the ordinary given Hans' involvement in the decade or more previous!

He's definitely been obviously absent!! Not to worry, my guess anyways.