Welcome back Liz, glad you had a wonderful time, you deserved it. Wow, what a great gift...
As for being slow, I think it is slow on most forums, well the little ones, mine is almost totally quiet, accept for a post here and there. It has to be that time of year.. bad weather here and there, and who knows why!!!
As for this site taking off, I feel it will be a great hit down the road, takes time. You are getting alot of new members all the time.. You have done a great job, long hours. It will pay off...