Mass Update: ACTIVATE!!!

Not sure if I even HAVE any readers anymore, but on the minor assumption that I do, have I got news for you!!! It's a mass update! Weeee! Without dwelling too much on the details, I've been away from regular net access for a few weeks now, and it has been absolutely killing me, but, in a desperate attempt to keep the blog alive, I've still been writing my updates, knowing that one magical day, I'd be back, to flood you all with a torrent of updates to sustain you for the future. And this is that day. So, sit back, take some prescription medication, poor a couple of wines, and enjoy! And welcome back- I've missed you!