Where is the good in goodbye?

I can't begin to tell you how hard it has been saying goodbye to my dearest family and friends.  I know its only 9 months but there is still going to be a massive void without them.  Over the past few weeks, I've done my best to avoid the formal adios but my dear friends Dave, Lisa and Denny just won't have it!  If you're around this Saturday, you happen to be in Venice and you're thirsty...give a shout and come join us for a buh-bye beer.