Heyy, Rudedog!!! Howzit going?
I'm glad to see you weathered the "exile" well! I think it was rough on all of us. I've been busy as all get-out as well, but am glad to be back here. I've been doing a lot of fantasy-related reading as well. Maybe I need to check out the "Books" forum. I could probably get some ideas for more reading material there.
I've also been doing a lot of writing in my spare time.
It's good to see everyone back!