Skype workflow

I complained, a couple weeks ago, about Skype's new single window layout (a stealth implementation of MDI?) and have managed to find a suitable workflow that makes me quite happy with the new interface.

First, I bound Skype to a hot key (in this case, windows-s) so when I hit windows-s, it brings up / hides the Skype single window

With the single Skype window open, the cursor automatically is placed in the input field, so I can continue my prior conversation without the need of a mouse.  If I'd like to switch conversations, I hit the alt-2 hot key

Which focuses the conversations panel (on the LHS).  Using the arrow keys I can highlight exisiting converations that I've had, and using enter I can select it.

Once selected, the cursor is then placed in the text input field and I can continue away.  When I am done, I hit windows-s and the Skype window vanishes again, along with all my ongoing conversations (which wasn't really something I could do with the multi window version).  And all this without the need of a mouse!

Bonus tip, alt-1 focuses the contacts panel on the LHS, and using the cursor keys and the enter key, can start a conversation like the workflow above.