Hey Bob, Just a quick note in defence of our AD

... it is holiday time here in Australia (summer holidays no less

) and I am sure he has had his hands full with the kids for the last 6 weeks as well as work and other commitments ! I know I have been busy and I dont have teenagers plus I actually GET the 6weeks holiday !
Besides sometimes its alright to not have a challenge to try and think about, a month off is no biggy in my book

You could always start up your own challenge in the "Create an assignment or theme group here" board and then you could start a poll so people could still vote and it would be just like a monthly theme challenge !