Yeah, I've been wondering the same thing. Old Guy is one of my favorites here too--when he chimes in on a thread with his two cents it's more like a dollar! He really knows his Altecs and speakers/sound in general and has always been very helpful and giving with his knowledge. I doubt if anything anyone said here is keeping him away--he always has had a thick skin and can dish it out as well as take it. I agree this forum isn't the same without him--I hope he's OK and back soon. IIRC, he had some health problems recently--if that's what is keeping him away I hope he's in better health soon. Let's hope "the redhead" just temporarily revoked his computer privileges (by "fixing" his computer with a sledge hammer) after he brought home a pair of A-2-X's and that he'll be back soon...... I agree that bfish's presence is missed here greatly too--that's a big loss to our forum if those two guys (or either one of them) don't return......