As I said earlier, I saw a Scotty post yesterday, so I'm not worried about his condition. But this does remind me of some recent news that is much more serious and bizarre about the disappearance of a senior CNET editor and his family, who are still missing, but have been spotted at a Denny's.
http://blogs.pcworld.com/staffblog/archives/003232.html
http://news.com.com/Search+for+missi...3-6140118.html
Maybe they are just trying to get away once and for all from technology?
If anyone in the California/Oregon area recognizes them, be sure to pass the tip on to police.