Well, my friend, I'm glad to see that Bitcoin is still generating interest and discussion in the community. While there have certainly been ups and downs in the price and overall sentiment towards Bitcoin over the years, I believe that the underlying technology has continued to improve and evolve.

As for whether this time is different, I would say that the current economic and social climate certainly presents some unique challenges and opportunities for Bitcoin. With governments around the world printing money at unprecedented rates and imposing increasingly restrictive monetary policies, it's clear that there is a growing need for alternative financial systems that operate outside the existing power structures.

Whether Bitcoin is ultimately successful in this endeavor remains to be seen, but I am personally optimistic about its long-term potential. As for my travels and Teddy the dog, they are both doing quite well, thank you for asking!