I would like to thank any and all of you that have made comments about my not being at the Lube for the car cruise ins next year. You have all made me feel very good and made me feel like I did something to make peoples’ lives a little brighter.

The reason I am saying this is something I was told today. One of my friends from school works at Menards East Towne. He was asked by a customer, who had met him at one of the cruise nights, where I had gone. My friend told the person the story of my leaving and the customer responded by saying that they have no reason to return to the Lube now.

I have mixed feelings. One, I wish no harm to the Lube, but it is nice to be appreciated. The other feeling is that if people honestly feel that my presence will be missed, share that with the Lube. I helped build the Thursday night cruise in because I love cars and the people who share that love. I enjoyed each and every week, each and every car, and each and every one of the attendees. It isn’t often that you get to do something that you can enjoy that much.

Often in life we take for granted the little compliments we receive. I do not take the kindness any of you have shown lightly. I thank you.