Yes, they are both still in it, and yes they both have excellent attendance records. (Just like any job, they get a certain number of sick days.)
But what IF one of them is out next week? Will you not go? I've heard that both of thier understudies are wonderful.
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.