If I may stick my foot in here.
As Jeff has alluded to, a reasonable expectation might be that updates to FTC threads, and serial number requests, might be a little less frequent than previously experienced. That being said, this seems to be a good time to remember that Mica has lots of responsibilities at Alembic, and lots of customers to care for. In light of that, I think it is helpful to view updates to FTC threads as special treats. Personally, I think that given all that Mica does, repeated requests for updates to FTC threads are a bit unreasonble. Of course, any order for a custom Alembic is a special event, and FTC's are wonderful tools for sharing the building of these instruments. Thus, requests for updates are entirely understandable and to be expected. So, I guess I'm just suggesting here that even under normal circumstances, respect for Mica, Alembic, and fellow customers suggests that requests for updates should be made sparingly and with respect.
It is my expectation that Mica will be away from the office and unavailable for a while. I think that we should give her some time and space. Personally, I am keeping her in my thoughts and close to my heart.