it is, but i just can't show up there and tell him that "hey - haven't seen you around yet and wanted to wish you a happy new year" and then throw myself on top of him for a hug with his buddies nearby. They didn't get a hug (well, their own fault actually - one was washing a cup and the other made a sandwich)
so it would be a bit... odd or too suspicious! if i'd knew he was there alone, sure, i'd pay him a visit! well, there's still 2 hours of workday left to hunt him down properly
well,
at least i saw him through a window today after a very long break of not seeing him...
and i got shaky hands