Yes, it's been nice to take a couple months off.  I spent a lot (every evening) of time playing and I truly love this game.  But I needed to do the honeydoo stuff and, frankly, just needed some time away.  I see we have a new version of the game now.  I haven't downloaded it or any of the patches yet.  
I've been painting baby furniture for the new grandkids, putting in a patio or two, installing new doors in our house, put up a gazebo, some new sidewalks, etc etc.  Its been a lot of fun and a lot of hard work too.
I'll be back sometime this fall, as soon as my honeydoo list gets a little more lines scratched off.  I still read the forums almost every day, lmao, that is almost more entertaining reading some of the drivel than watching a soap opera.  See ya guys and gals soon.
Ron