Congratulations Tom - enjoy!!!! You're one of the best.

2 years ago I was flying to SFO area for a wedding & realized at LAX I'd lost my DL (able to get on plane w/ 1K card, xerox of DL & SSSS), so wasn't going to be able to rent a car upon my arrival as planned. Posted frantically from the LAX RCC asking for input on how to get from one place to another (I was supposed to go to San Jose first, then to Tiburon for wedding then back to SFO) w/ no wheels. When I arrived at the SFO RCC & checked my thread, there was a response from Tom - whom I'd never met - offering to give me a ride - which would have meant a long drive from where he lived to get me & then take me to where I needed to be & then long ride home - a very generous offer & indicative of the 'spirit of FT'. As it turned out, I managed to cobble rides w/ friends & relatives, but I'll always remember his gracioussness & generosity.

Since then I've gotten to know him (and feel like I know Natalie, who I voted for yesterday) & he is indeed one of the good ones. Enjoy the travels & retirement! Cheers.