I was out and about for most of yesterday and just caught this before bed last night. It took some time to sink in and think about how to put into words, some of what I am feeling from all of this. Sorry for the delay, but I hope this captures some of what you have all given to me. 
WOW! Seriously, WOW!!! 
@Nate_Pearson, I am so honored and beyond thankful for the gift 
, but more importantly the recognition that lies within it. I am almost speechless (amazing, I know 
) and just shocked with such a wonderful gift. THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart.
My involvement with TR overall has been nothing short of amazing. The start with the service in 2015 was rewarding from a cycling & fitness standpoint. Through that and then my discovery of the TR AACC podcast, I have learned and grown in cycling but also as a person. You and the crew there, as well as the great support in the TR service are second to none.
The creation of the TR forum, and my involvement with it, have pushed all of the above even further. This community is quite simply the best online experience I have had in 20+ years from bulletin boards through the current evolution of discussion tools. This is a very special place to spend time and learn from so many great, smart and special contributors.
Thank you so much for all the kind words from everyone else!!! It is so rewarding to see the success stories, large and small, each and every day here. It’s personally fulfilling if my info helps, but I get so much additional satisfaction from seeing the massive knowledge and willingness of everyone else within the wide range of discussion we see here. There are some amazing people here and you should all be proud of your contributions each and every time.
I will have to poke around to look at the many Trek Travel options. My gut says I will be looking at something fun and rewarding to include my wife as well, since she is so supportive of my time spent here and elsewhere in life. She is a saint, and the rock I use as my foundation in so many ways.