Thanks for your responses. A year or two ago I would have thought the idea was silly for me, but now I think the idea of him giving me something little before leaving would be nice. Still not sure how or if it would help though. I typically email him every one or 2 weeks and usually get a brief response. I think that’s what I miss. If I emailed now while he’s on vacation, I’d just get the out-of-office reply. I still fantasize that he’ll send a surprise email even though I’m 100% sure he won’t.