This is an older thread and I just discovered it when it came up on 'new posts'. Enjoyed reading about you old timers and your fondness for this forum and must say I'm beginning to feel the same way, after only a few weeks. Seems to be a good group of guys who just enjoy a few minutes a day hanging out and being a _man.
I SALUTE you gentlemen.
"Life is tough... it's even tougher if you're stupid" - John Wayne
Wendell, I read the first line of your post and noticed that you had short-changed yourself! Congratulations on the 7 years you have coming up. You've been a steady contributor to our little community.
Ateace, congratulations on your 5 years, and thanks for the reminder about your first post.