Geoff - welcome back! If it's been 8 years my dear, I call you a "Pack Rat"...time to unload.
Yogi, what kind of work do you do again????? Sounds like you earn every penny you make. Be careful.
LN, I know what you mean. When you spend so much time with co-workers and develop one or two (or even more) close friendships, it IS a big loss. In many cases, these are people you see more than relatives. I'm sorry for your loss. Take care.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK