Dear
@DarthQuell , our window-washing, burger-loving Texan Goucho

this place is awful quiet without you. We are all missing your quips, memes, foodie posts and thoughtful pondering. I am sure I am not alone in feeling that you are one of the most highly-valued, universally-beloved members of this community, with your eternal good humour and your gentle tact in all situations. Last night I dreamed that you came back online and everything was fine with you, you were just on one of your regular breaks. Please let this be the case. The other scenario I hope for is that you perhaps lost access to the internet or technology in the floods, and you will be back soon on a new laptop. Each day that passes I think about you more and more. Perhaps your friends, neighbours, maybe your family, have suffered some terrible losses in this disaster. If this is the case, I am so very sorry for what you and your community will be going through. A tragedy on the most magnificent scale. I think of your father, who you said has been unwell. I think of your pets, your frogs and reptiles who need a reliable electricity supply. I am keeping them all in mind and wishing them and you well every day. Wishing hard for your safety and your imminent return

love, Villanelle
If anyone else would like to add your wishes to
@DarthQuell please feel free to add your messages below >>>>
(explainer: he has not been on the forum since 1am Friday night, 4th July, just before the flooding of the Guadalupe river in Texas)