Thanks to all of you here too.
I should add some more info about what a class act it is.
Our leader Rich was also one of the best down to earth guys to meet. I hope you all get the chance that I did. The whole crew was class!
It even makes coming here to the forum, a bigger honor for me now. Best I can do with mere words. It's too easy on line to make yourself seem a better person (me!). Doing it under pressure, entertaining thousands, sharing wealth of knowledge and talent, and retaining a sense of humor and humbleness all the while is...............beyond??above?? shear love of trains?? you tell me.
(Jerry, you were so close I must have seen you!, in ST Augustine?)