This has been a long time coming, and outside of being somewhat of a historian in the Houston hobby scene, I really don't have much to add to these forums.
It's been a long road from 1999 to 2015, but as far as I know, it's over. I will never say for certain I'm retired, because one never really knows.
However I have the memories of some great times and meeting some great people. At this point I'm still on a friendly basis with several guys who hobby. Those that know me on a personal basis also knew this was coming. It wasn't a matter of if, but when.
There is no doubt in my mind that most people here, both men and women, are searching for something. For some, the feelings go deeper than money or time spent with another person. For those searching for something, I wish you nothing but the best to find whatever you're searching for.