The Clairvoyant Zoopraxiscope

Hoooooooo doggies has it been a long time since I wrote anything here. I look at it occasionally, as I might look at a museum piece, just to see if it's still there, or if it's been invaded by vermin. But: neither has happened. A few comments from old friends, one comment from a really old friend. And some obscure comments from people I will never know. Who are you?