Binnie, I'd go by what he posted on this thread. He's taking a much needed break to get his health back on track. As far as your other questions, sorry I don't have any answers.
well, you were always his favorite, and he said many times
that you had more knowledge than the guys thought, and he was really mad when you got put down, caramel that insulting
jerk had put you down, and P.B. jumped all over him, he really, really liked you, everybody does, including me.
hope he comes back, he loved posting with you.