[quote=@Burthstone]
Hey guys, how's it going?

Sorry I've been gone for so long.

Life.

If anyone's willing, could I get a quick recap on what I've missed? As far as I can tell the ball hasn't happened yet.
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Ball has, for all intents and purposes, just started. I just don't know if anyone's actually arrived yet. So you really haven't missed anything.