Going out with a bang! I'm sure the last weld will bring a tear to your eye but forget about it and go enjoy retirement.

Tom - you have just reason to be proud of what you two have accomplished over the years. The body of top shelf work is very impressive but even more so is the fact that you have treated your customers well and the way your customers and fellow builders feel about you is the real deal. Making nice bikes isn't really that hard - making others smile when they think about you is a bigger challenge. Nice work.

As I start to contemplate my own ride into the sunset I'll keep your example in mind. Enjoy the ride back to the barn and then look forward to putting your feet up.

Congratulations.

dave

Congratulations on a career constantly defined by absolute class and wonderful contributions. All communication was always reciprocated so politely and professionally; a rare thing, especially in this day. The work comes through the attitude as well as the skills, and Spectrum's in both cases was/is truly superb. https://forums.thepaceline.net/images/icons/icon14.gif

Just bought my first “new to me” Spectrum.