Thanks Dave, I feel like I've put a lot of time and effort into improving as a rider. I still remember that one ride where you and Jerry swept me back in the day. That was a turning point for sure, thinking I was a pretty good rider (heh). After that ride I was thinking, "Man, how are these guys so freaking fast?! Well if they can do it, I can do it." @NinjaDoc told me miles, I need more miles under my belt and that's what I went out and did. Lots of miles by myself on twisty roads. I set a goal, I wanted to be able to ride with you guys safely. Once I felt more comfortable, I was able to actually kind of keep up and be able to observe the likes of you, Tony, Pauly, Jim, Romar, UP, Nivin, and other CORE guys.
I've learned a lot from you guys and this community in general. I hope one day I'll be in a position to teach others the things I've learned to make them safer and faster.