This is a self-serving thread, which I will merge with some other in a couple of days.

Dear friends,

I know that some of you are not indifferent to the fate of your bear.
I am here! I will always be here. And I - oh ah - will always love you.

I couldn't type or look at the screen (especially the latter) for weeks, but now it is getting better, so I promise to be fully back after this New Year.

The most important part of this message (I am not as megalomaniacal as to dedicate a whole thread uniquely to my well-being) is:

I am sorry about missing your birthdays!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy birthday, everyone whose birthday I have missed, or will miss in the nearest future!!!

Happy birthday! Happy Xmas (in case I won't be here yet)! Happy New Year!!

Happy voting in all the polls you're voting in!!!