Hi there!
No, you're right, I've actually been away for a while... but even without internet access, I've been thinking about Albenka and Max and you girls! I'm already crossing my fingers: If they decide to stay and if they happen to be drawn for just the right Grand Prix event and if I get a couple of days off... :-) Lots of if's, but maybe I'll see them competing again. - Then again, if they decide to quit, it will be fine with me, too. They've already given us such a lot of wonderful memories!