Thank you, Silver Eagle. I had noticed the long silence. My first travelbug, a red Ferrari, quickly sank without a trace, but this one had a good long run and many adventures. Thanks to all who helped it on its way, especially Nudge, BettyBoo, jenmen, GU4x4, pigflipper, and in particular wazza9 who all dipped it so many times.
Over more than 4 years it amassed 893 records, travelling to Australia, South America, and even Rapa Nui! I don't know what was the total miles it travelled, but it was a lot--it was last seen more than 8000 miles from home.
I shall try to picture it in the hands of some little kid who took it from a cache while their parent was busy signing the log. Perhaps it will even show up again someday!