Hi mate,
haven't made contact with him yet.
Once I confirmed Blade not available I sent him PM Sat night asking what time zone he is and suggesting I could stay up late and play him.
He had previously messaged me at about 2am Say morning my time asking I could play "today" - meaning his Friday, he also explained weekends were tough for him.
I have stayed up last 2 nights keeping eye out, and even worked form home this morning in case he came on line, but he doesn't appear to have played since Friday. Not that keen to wait up again tonight without having heard from him first. I can only really play late at night from rest of week..
Obviously we can't appear too pushy as we are the ones needing replacment, but hope we can get a short time extension. I hope at least he is on US Eastern, will be very tough to get a time if he is on West coast
will keep you posted
cheers