Any mail that you want to get to Eric Thomas from today until approximately
  August 21st, should be sent to [log in to unmask]  Note that he will not arrive
  here until approximately August 1st.  So, your mail will go unanswered
  until that time.
 
Regards,
         David Lippke
 
PS: Please remember that he is *supposed* to be on vacation.  ;-)