Bob, now that the winners are picked, I feel comfortable saying my piece.
I didn't want to enter since there are many that know you more than I do, and many others that are more deserving of your knives.
I am impressed and warm hearted after witnessing the honesty, emotions, sentiments and sheer volume of people that one person can summon at the drop of a hat. Please don't take that as me belittling the content of your OP, because it was meant as view from the outside.
I have read quite a few of your posts in this little corner of the Web and they always seemed to come from place rooted in common sense, intelligence, practice/experience that sometimes bordered on simplicity.
All of that being said, I am glad that we have you around and honored that you are willing to offer up your knowledge, time and company with the likes of us!
Thanks again Bob, see you around the halls.