That being said- yes, Oda-sensei rocks! I had lost interest in the new chapters for a few weeks there, but when I popped back to check out what I had missed... omg, I'm falling for it all over again. ^_^ The addiction is most definitely back. Now I'm sitting on the edge of my seat, waiting for new chapters, again...

And thank you- I had started to worry that they'd be taking Franky (not because I dislike Franky per se, he's turned out pretty decent- but I so very love Paulie), but that's a good point- looks like we may be getting Paulie after all. *does the happy dance of joy*