re: Dan's smoker... Marcia
Oh, I remember John Carmac... good for him and I'm sure it'll be good announcement (or else he wouldn't be doing it). :} As for Larry, yes, I miss him, he knew plenty/much about aerospace. The only aircraft I know something about is the (THE) Blackbird. :} Justin is a Mr./married now and Dan... is sorely missed since he could post about anything and I miss his posts about heliospheric happenings, etc.
Good o'l days.
As for Jim O. and the rest, especially Mr. Blackwell... they are missed too. Then again, nothing out of the ordinary is happening in space, yet. :)
I'm glad you're still with us, Phil. I really mean that.