Some people just can not live without being in the spotlight, feel important or seeking attention deliberately or unintentionally. He says he is taking an early retirement as if he is a famous actor. Actor that he is- saying a psedo-goodbye to everyone just to see how many responses he would draw by his earth-shaking departure. ;). If it walks like a duck, looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, by golly, it is a duck. Freaking attention seeker.;) I would say you will be addicted to this forum if you have absolutely no life. If you take it as a refreshment then it is always fun. But most people are so flattered of themselves that when thier threads or comments draw responses, it simply gets a kick out of it. Public memory is too short and soon no one cares who existed in this forum. Life moves on Johnny boy. ;) Just my two cents;)