Yes, indeed he was gone, just suitable for walking I would say, and on the stair issue, I actually think that was the way he was heading at the time, not sure how he faired on that one.
Mackie, Jimmy, Charlie, Ottens and Tenace were all there. With Mackie taking out honours for looking like a complete tool with his cap half on his head pointing up in the air, and Tenace taking out the 'envy' award surrounded by three lovely ladies.