Thanks! I bought it after I got my first job, even though I couldn't really afford it... Probably wasn't the best financial decision, but in the long run it has been worth every penny.

Powergrips are great -- really easy to get into and out of, and they secure my feet well. I rode clipless for a while and really liked it, but the desire to wear normal shoes won out. I haven't used toe clips in a long, long time so can't comment on how they compare.