I don't know Frank, but I am sure I recall reading something on Franks Site [or even a post from him] about 'going away for several months' from November 2001

I assume that Frank is incommunicado [and more to the point, knew he would be in advance of him becoming so] - he could be a reservist in the Armed Forces or something similar hence the lack of recent communication from him.

Still it would be good if someone could confirm that Frank is ok and when he will be 'back on the planet' again