Mert Eastman, AC7KY sent me a note from his new digs in Austin, Texas.  He landed a full time job and is settling in to his apartment.  He has also joined an active local ham club and I have no doubt that they will enjoy his contributions as much as we miss them here.  Mert's email address is still FB if you want to drop him a note.  Keep an ear out for him on the local IRLP node once he gets the two meter rig hooked up.