Over the years it has always confused me how people come and go. Some that have joined and then posted a ton and been very much part of the action just disappear leaving us to wonder what the heck happened?
Others just hang out for awhile and slip away silently. Some lurk for years and never post.
Some join other forums, some move and don't have ponds, some learn what they wanted in building their pond and don't post anymore, some don't have time any more. Some change their names and you don't know it is them posting! Internet groups are fluid, people come and go. It is just the way it is. :'(
I've wondered a lot about Limolady and Lisa Chicago Burbs, MJ, Renee King, Deb, and there was this gal whose name I just can't remember I think she lived in the Midwest, she joined AWGS (and disappeared) before all the changes at the end, she was really active. Marcile Bond is someone else I've wondered about.