I'm afraid of responding to this thread because so many have helped me that I fear I'll insult someone by forgetting to thank them...honestly, nearly everyone here deserves my gratitude! Anyway, here goes!

First, I'd like to thank the Academy.

In no particular order:

Gomango - sheesh, so much! Advice, parts and friendship.
Oldfatguy - here or not, Gratzie! You know why.
CDM - I would never have heard of Marnati, much less owned one, without you. And, of course, there's everything else.
Noglider - so much stuff, knowledge and advice. You, sir, are a pip!
Chris in Miami - kind and generous help facilitating my addiction.
Oregon Southpaw - the same.
BBM - likewise, and for misc. phone calls.
Robbie - one of the most kind and generous people I've ever encountered. Your decency humbles me.
Scott and Fender - riding, parts, etc.
Zaphod - great advice, great insight and help with parts. The man has a drum brake IGH for Gods sakes!!!
Randy - parts help and advice, a help to all who ask.
BianchiGirl - great advice, insight and tips.
4ring - just a great guy, and really came through on a part!
Bulldogge - see above!
Rocket - for helping look at bikes, even if it never happened.
Miamijim, Wrk and Cudak for ALWAYS giving great pricing insight.
Khatful - a gentleman and scholar...LOVED that saddle!

This is NOT inclusive; I know there are people I left off who I owe and I apologize in advance, it's a lot to type on an iPhone. Thanks to everyone here for giving me a great distraction and fun place to hang.