I know what you mean Paul - maybe Rob's hibernating. Last night was a good example. Set up with wispy, scudding clouds and then 10 mins later, a torrential downpour! Lucky I had the scope covers to hand and that my observing hutch is waterproof.
Was wondering the same thing the other day.. hopefully he'll come back with a big bang "here's my jupiter" image that we come to expect from brisbanites in good seeing!