[@Lord Wraith], sorry. I'm still here but these essays are taking longer than I'd anticipated. I have a feeling that the work load will not let up next term and that I've maybe been a bit overzealous in my estimation on whether or not I can participate. 

I don't want to say I'm dropping out yet, but knowing myself and looking at the roster for next term I get the feeling that it's more or less inevitable so I'll spare you/the rest the anticipation of having to wait and just drop out now.