Congrats on your retirement and your 10000 post. You in my book are a pioneer in this hobby and have enjoyed your posts that you have made and hope you will continue to do so. I retired in Nov. 1994 from Montgomery County Goverment in Maryland and worked for 9 years at NASA part time in Greenbelt Md after I retired. I gave it up when we moved to Delaware in 2003.
I agree with your kind words about Fred K. Also about John C and Dave H. They have done a great job to keep this hobby going and don't forget Paul Brady who also has done a great job. You mentioned the chats that we used to have at least once a week I sure do miss them. I am running out of room also and have not bought much in the past 2 years and am looking forward to see Bill at a signing at Savage Md in Sept.
Bob enjoy your retirement as much as I have and looking forward to your posts in the future.
Take Care Hal