Rather than say what a sad loss to paintball you going off is going to be - I'd rather say what a great time I've had over the years with you.
You forgot one team though mate - Team DMX where we played Portugal all those years ago.
If I recall you were playing for about 4 teams at that event. This shoud give you an idea to the dedication this guy had for our sport. Any opportunity he was on the field. Even when the doctors told him not to play this year you could not stop him getting on the field.
Have a good trip Chris and enjoy the time off - then get your ass back for training in 2011 - even if you do end up tying the knott whilst abroad