I think he still posts. If I recall correctly he is a retired firefighter. Last I remember he was taking off on what looked like a pretty epic cross country bike ride.
hahhaaa...believe it or not, Al, a couple of years back Booch started a thread about post counts that evolved into what you see today. The funny part is he seems to be a good guy and at one point said it would be his 'legacy' to his kids. Careful what ya wish for!
The things one can learn here is just simply amazing.