Hey not to proud to participate in my own honorary thread, but sort of awkward and believe it or not, I try to remain humble, and always seeking knowledge. I am not to proud to follow, but prefer to lead. Just not a circle jerk. Especially Kiss1's spot at pivot man. I remember an early national lampoon showing boy scouts around the campfire in a circle jerk. I still laugh when I think of that. I am under the belief that if I get some information from here, I can contibute some back. This is a great forum with many quality posters. I am lucky to be heard. Maybe I could be one of the contributors someday. Could write some nice articles. Been in the business awful long time, before offshore, before computers, before the computer groups, no internet. Just handwritten numbers on the grease board, or chalk board, and handwitten tickets. Obviously I am not a complete idiot to make it this far. And I study, and read quite a bit. I know many men that have been in and out, fortunes won and lost in this business. It is the cruelest, most unforgiving bottom line business I know of. Where else could you study for hours, come up with an opinion, and not only have nothing to show for all of your work, but lose money? I am proud to be a 2%er. And I thank all in this thread who appreciate my contributions. And for my special pal, Kiss1, I heard they have a job opening at a See's Candies in your area. Looking for an experienced fudgepacker. Best Wsihes...OF