It is a great feeling. I do feel like I am stepping off of the sidewalk and onto the autobahn. In the imortal words of Willy Wonka "We have so little to do and so much time to do it....reverse that".

One of the problems with a small town and a small bank is that frequently there is no one I can talk to. My wife is great and I could not do anything without her support. But I married a teacher and not a banker. I appreciate being able to use the "couch" even if some view it to be a "crutch".

Thank you all so much and have a great weekend.

Omega - refresh my memory please. What is your new job?

He's KING OF THE WORLD!!! (or SVP of something)

CONGRATS!!! I'm gonna start drinking right now!!!

OK - I'll join you. This has really been a horrible week for me.

Bottoms up!

Omega -- as one EVP to another, first let me say Congrats and enjoy the heck out of this today -- then FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT!!! It's fun but it's intense and it's one heck of a trip - have another virtual bottle of champagne from me!

Get your bumm over here for a hug skittles! And a drink, Omega is buying!