TF, BWS, Leo, Mike, et al..
Thanks for the very kind compliments, but what goes on here is a credit to you and the 1,000+ that visit weekly and participate actively or passively making it fun, informative and profitable for all. When I started Derby Trail on Yahoo in '03, this really is exactly what I had in mind, and all that got involved deserve the credit. And the real life friendships that have been forged out of this undertaking is to me more satisfying than anything else..
With the first anniversary of DT on a free-standing URL approaching, I'm amazed at what's been accomplished from a membership standpoint and of course the Stable. If any one person derverves our appreciation for their dedication to making this a pleasant place to assemble, it's Paisjpq, who has dilligently and fairhandedly overseen the Forum for months on end. We honestly wouldn't have what we have as a group without Beth's contributions.
As I've said many times, having an audience to write for when DT started, has ultimately provided me journalism career opportunities I had previously abandoned as life goals.. Believe me when I tell you I'm as grateful for everyone's support and encouragement in realizing those ambitions as anyone could be of my efforts on your behalf here..
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All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad
A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine
Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans
The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. ~ George Orwell, 1984.
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