I *might* be able to restore some of the things that were lost
Well, unfortunately, I wasn't able to restore very much. A few posts on the "Testing. 1, 2, 3..." board, and a handful of IMs.
Though I do have to say that restoring some of the IMs was most enlightening. Normally, out of respect for people's privacy, I would have merely checked dates to be sure I was catching everything that was missing. But my eyes also happened to catch a few references to me, and, hey, I'm only human.
Signed "P" (the "hired hand," who's (not in any particular order or referring to the same people) glad someone thought it was "funny," but has to admit to being less amused, as the person you were IMing with could surely attest - who will find future requests for certain additions to be made to the forum from you and/or your friend to be very amusing - who may or may not have something "hideous" in store for you (but if you know anything about me, you know that making you wait and wonder will give me great joy
) - and who is so happy that he was "allowed" out of the house and released from his "chain" - and not even the kinky kind, at that.)