Editing SNFU (section)

===As four-piece, ''In the Meantime and In-Between Time'' (1998–2005)===
Despite industry frustrations and lost members, Chinn, Johnson, and Marc Belke opted to continue.  Drummer [[Sean Stubbs]] (of [[Numb (band)|Numb]], [[Jakalope]], and [[Bif Naked]]'s band) completed their first four-piece lineup.  They continued to tour and began sporadic work on a new record, which would ultimately take six years.  Chris Thompson (known as Corporal Ninny) replaced Stubbs in 1999.  They released ''[[The Ping Pong EP]]'', comprising five ''FYULABA'' outtakes, in 2000 via [[Alternative Tentacles]].  The band also recorded sessions with guest drummer [[Trevor MacGregor]] (of [[Treble Charger]]), later to appear on their seventh studio album.

In June 2001, Johnson left after a nine-year tenure.<ref name=waltertwoeleven>Walter 2014: 211</ref> [[Matt Warhurst]] (of Ocean 3 and [[Jakalope]]) replaced him for a single gig, until Thompson departed and the band began a hiatus that would ultimately last two years.<ref name=waltertwoeleven />  During the hiatus, Belke led Based On a True Story, also with Warhurst, before relocating to [[Toronto]].<ref name=doc />  Chinn formed Slaveco. with Warhurst and several musicians from Ocean 3 and Based On a True Story.

SNFU resumed in May 2003 with Marc Belke, Chinn, MacGregor, Warhurst, and producer Pete Wonsiak completing the new record.  Rake Records released the album, ''[[In the Meantime and In Between Time]]'', the following year.  Critics heralded it as a return to form, with some ranking it among their finest work.<ref>Walter 2014: 210</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://hour.ca/2004/10/28/in-the-meantime-and-in-between-time/|title=SNFU - ''In the Meantime and In Between Time''|newspaper=Hour Community|date=October 28, 2004|access-date=January 2, 2016}}</ref>  The song "Cockatoo Quill" placed among the top 20 most beloved Canadian songs in a 2017 [[CBC Music]] poll.<ref name=cbc />  [[Shane Smith (drummer)|Shane Smith]] (of Ocean 3, Based On a True Story, and Slaveco.) joined for touring in support of the album.

In August 2005, the group again disbanded due to industry frustrations and internal tensions.  Belke began working in radio, hosting his own show.<ref>Walter 2014: 235</ref>  Chinn's severe health problems escalated, and he became homeless for a time before entering into assisted living.<ref name=doc /><ref>Walter 2014: 238</ref>