Well deserved. Enjoy sailing and hang that thing somewhere in the boat, maybe above the keyboard.

I decided to place the plaque on my favorite table, one that I made 40 years ago from the trunk of a large walnut tree that had blown down in a storm,



Gary

HI Gary,

My friend wel deserved congratz looks very cool Greetz Rico

The idea, a few trips around town (and a few bucks) were mine, but the REAL essence of all this is THE MESSAGE...a heartfelt, honest and sincere expression of what many feel. Expressed as only my favorite "ole scribe" around here, Don Mason, could.

Nigel's eager participation and assistance in the middle of all the work he was doing on the site is proof of a man of real sincerity and substance; someone we ALL should be proud to be associated with. His personal note to you, included with the plaque was the work of a true renaissance man.

Gary, it was my honor...


Russ

Just caught on to this today. Well earned and well deserved. Congrats, Gary.

And big kudos Russ, DonM, and Nigel.

That looks fantastic on that walnut table. Being a guitarist I have special love for wood grain, so the wood plaque on the wood table is wonderful.

Thanks again everyone for those kind words. My hope is to get myself in much better physical condition so I can sail south again next fall and visit with many of you in person again, and meet with those that I have not met.

All the best,

Gary

Well deserved.

Well deserved, indeed. Congrats, Gary... and best of luck on the conditioning.