How long does the appreciation last when you return?
The last time I went anywhere was May 2012 when I came here with Kathleen. Iirc, I walked in the door with the baby and went right back to work without anyone's having missed me except poor, pathetic Frank. And maybe Pat. I listen to Pat and pretend he's making sense ;-).
I hope there won't be ten loads of laundry piled up, or I'll have to go to the Friendly Christian Laundromat.