Mmm, I was thinking the same thing. I could understand a few hours, or maybe a day, if he had to transfer a lot of stuff to it, and/or re-install windows, but still it's been ages now. I hope all is well with it.
If you guys like I can host a server over the weekend on my dads 8mb line, should be enough for a fair few people. If not, I'll be running my new zombie map based on Chernobyl. Just give me the word, I'll be around.