Hi Pegasus ~ I know your post was addressed to Steven but I haven't seen him around for several day & I can tell how concerned you are. Steves post of the 29th was, perhaps a little dramatic, & knowing our Steve, was meant in a jokey way.

My understanding is that Mr Marriott is just taking a break from the BB.

Sometimes, & I am sure Steven will agree, you just need to breathe different air for a while.

[QUOTE by PEGASUS3] You mentioned "dear old Chris Marriott" & I was not aware of anything happening to Chris. I just know that I really miss his extremely knowledgeable, helpful, interesting, & sometimes frustrating posts!

Could you please tell me the reason for his absence?

Thanks - Pegasus 3[/QUOTE]

Pegasus: We all dearly miss Chris's extreme knowledge and even his frustrating posts.

Chris, if you are reading this I hope you realise how much you are missed, I hope we see you back posting soon.

Sorry Pegasus if my post was a concern to you, it was meant to humorous and not meant to be sinister. Chris has taken a break from the board, and as far as I know is in excellent health. Hopefully he will return eventually.

Thanks everyone for clarifying.

I like Pegasus also wondered, but didn't want to ask something that is considered, perhaps a private matter

I have been reading his posts for years .

I had suspected he was 'having a break' but there was that 'element of doubt' just sitting in the back of my mind.

Me too. I miss Chris and his comments very much. Please talk to us Chris!!!!!!!

He seems to need his break close to this time every year . . .time to regroup and recharge. When you beg enough he'll return-fondly meant dear folks!

I went through my 'mid board' crisis a few weeks ago - shortly after Chris started his break. I came back, and I am sure that Chris will too (eventually)!

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Originally posted by steveH:
I went through my 'mid board' crisis a few weeks ago - shortly after Chris started his break. I came back, and I am sure that Chris will too (eventually)!

Chris may have found something far more interesting to occupy his mind than us.

Is that possible Missie?? There is enough material here to keep a dozen psychiatrists busy for the next hundred years! - and I hasten to add that 11 of the twelve will be so busy analysing me that the rest of the board will escape their scrutiny!

Only 11 Steve.

Yes Missie, and I think we know who the twelfth one will be scrutinizing, do we not?

I can't for the life of me think who that could be, Steve dear.

I'm sure that someone will come to mind eventually, dear Missie!

Dimpz, Missie, Steveh & all:
Thanks so much for all of your answers. I am truly relieved!

Strange, isn't it, how close folks can become via the internet - not ever meeting in person.
As the song goes - "We Are Family"....

With regards - Pegasus 3

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Originally posted by Roxy:
He seems to need his break close to this time every year . . .time to regroup and recharge. When you beg enough he'll return-fondly meant dear folks!

Correct Roxy - this is a regular occurrence & I ain't beggin'