There's an article in today's San Francisco Chronicle, that may shed some light on the doings of Cleigh, who hasn't been heard from in a while. The article begins:
"Brasstown, N.C. -- The lights are strung, the stage is set and Baby New Year is waiting in a cage, hissing.

Brasstown, once again, is ready for the Possum Drop.

Yes, the annual New Year's Eve Possum Drop, the one and only, inspired by the dropping of a certain illuminated ball 670 miles away..."
The URL is here.

Happy New Year all.