Neil,
As John suggested, NONE of the "breaks my heart" comments were anywhere near meant to impugn your continued selfless contributions to this site. Were it mine, I would have stuck a fork in it about two years ago. And also, since John mentioned it, and , I would hate to see a " this site is not available" screenshot, and, since I am a staunch Republican who steals from the poor and downtrodden , I can allot a few Shekels ( no, not nickels and dimes}, to help you revive FAOL if possible. MY, and I'm sure other's, help would not be without bounds. A year of concerted effort to wake a few of the "old guard" would tell the tale. Ron Eagle Elk aka REE should immediately be BEGGED to be site administrator . This dude knows his stuff and during his tenure here a "while back" commanded the respect of all who were participating.
In closing , I would suggest that we all, who can remember the "old guard" and may still have means of contact with them, DO contact them and suggest an appearance " for the good times" at least. Perhaps THAT would/could lite the flame.
Here's hopin !
PS: AND a VERY personal THANK YOU to the fly tiers who have without a doubt been the reason no fork has yet been inserted . And of course to Jim of some kinda rocks :>) who beats everybody to the punch in wishing those eligible a Happy Birthday.
Paul Harvey said it best........."Good Day..........."
Mark