Here's my reply to IT Man, who didn't call to say he wouldn't be at dinner:

I'm sorry you aren't feeling well. I hope you get better soon.

I would have preferred a phone call for something time-sensitive. An email to my regular address, which you have, would have been a good second choice. I seldom check this site unless it kicks back to my regular email, and Yahoo's code isn't always efficient that way.

I'm sure there are plenty of fish in the sea for you. Good luck with your search.

That'll do, pig; that'll do.