Sometime this morning; most likely in the early hours, a blogging addict broke loose from being chained to his computer, where he’s been cranking out a blog each and every day for over a month. He’s escaped and no one knows where he is. Please be on the look out for him. He has been known to assume various identities and may be difficult to track down. For example: he’s been called the Volunteer Cybernaut, Mr. William H. Pepper, and Hammerhead. Over the past several days, there have been “sightings” that have placed him at the –

• Cypress Hill Cemetery – checking out tombstones and searching for The Petalumans of Yesteryear grave sites.
• Argus-Courier – raising questions about the statistics related to blogs and how they are calculated.
• Fire Dept. Headquarters – meeting with the Chief about the volunteer efforts connected with CERT, NERT, and ALERT.
• City Hall – keeping in touch with the “Technology & Telecommunications” committee.
• Apple Box – testing his wireless lap top to see if it can pick up a Wi-Fi signal around the Turning Basin.
• Senior Center – carrying computers in and out of the building and trying to get one of the “gizmos” to connect with the Internet.
• McNear Building – meeting with the new “Green Building” Stakeholders.
• Historical Museum & Library – looking at the pictorial display about Rex Hardware store and the recent fire.

There are rumors that he might be “holed up in a garage.” He isn’t “dangerous,” just “strange.” Don’t get him talking. He’s been known for giving 50-minute lectures at the drop of a hat. Once he gets started, he’s difficult to turn off.

There is no need to phone the police, if found. Instead, try “animal control.” They know how to handle these types of bloggers, who are on the loose. Enjoy his break from blogging daily; but stay tuned for updates.