I am grateful that ... there are those of us that are able to put things in perspective. That while we may be very dedicated to this hobby, that we also recognize that there are far more important issues in life.

I am grateful that ... most of the members of this hobby understand how to disagree without being disagreeable. That we can present opposing points of view on critical issues and do so in a civil manner and remain friends and continue to conduct hobby related activities with each other.

I am grateful that ... we have the hobby of chip collecting that has allowed me to associate some of the nicest people on the face of the earth, people that I call my friends.