How will a 5-day absence from the PFs affect a scientist's work?

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A user announces their attendance at a convention for five days, anticipating difficulties due to lack of internet access and missing the forum. They express concern about the volume of posts that will accumulate in their absence. Other users respond with well-wishes and humor, promising to limit their posts. Upon returning, the user expresses frustration over the lack of internet at the hotel and acknowledges the challenge of catching up on missed discussions.
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As a matter of form, I feel it only right to inform you all that I will be attending a convention for the next 5 days. During this time, I will probably not be able to gain access to the internet/PFs . The withdrawl will probably drive me insane , but I'm sure the PF will miss me less than I will miss it :smile:.

See you all in five days :frown: .
 
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awwk! five days with no PFs! horrible! if I'm gone for a period of more than twelve hours posts build up!

have fun, buddy. we'll try not to post to much. :wink:
 
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I'M BACK!
 
I'll try to catch up, but I probably won't be able to (curse the hotel for not having internet access!) .
 

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