The fact that there is no exceptions listed, means he doesn't have any (aside from the announced days out). Does that guarantee he'll be there? No, but odds are pretty good. He already fought a bought of illness.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.