Or for that matter, if you want to go back a really long time, whatever happened to Cornfedboy (Kelly)?
Ditto what Mitch said....people walk into and out of your life. Some decide that there is simply nothing more to be said or done in this hobby and find other interests, much like moving on to another job in another city. That is life.
Like I said in my first post, I just hope that John is healthy and happy.