Greetings from KingsGene....
I am alive and well, thanks for your concern. I had some family emergencies that grew bigger and bigger and I had to drop off of all the online stuff to concentrate on more pressing matters, not to mention a reoccurrence of major bout of anxiety/depression crap. Feeling much better now, so hoping to see you guys more often on the board. It killed me to miss my first PPUSA since PPUSA VI back in 2005, but just couldn't do it. Also gave up my GB's because I just couldn't commit to next year's PPUSA with all that's going on.
As you noted in posts above, I am no longer "Gene Simmons" in the "Kings of the Nighttime World" Kiss tribute anymore after 22 years. I had to drop out due to the aforementioned family matters and could not commit to any scheduled performances in case of family emergency. However, I am still in touch with the guys as the Paul Stanley guy is one of best friends from way back.
Thanks for NorseBlood, Mardoch and others who have picked up the gauntlet to keep this board going, much appreciated!