Thank you for the thank you! I couldn't agree more. It's funny because i was just thinking this same thing yesterday.
I come here daily and it's like walking into the garage, grabbin' a cold brew and chatting wiff me best friends! The knowledge that i have gained here from everyone...yes, even those of us who post up the mess ups looking for help (i think i relate more to those cus i've thrown some of mine up)... and the advice and most times the reassurance i can fix most of those with advice from here is invaluable.
One of the most important things is to watch, over and over sometimes, the videos of you guys doing work. Just Mike Phillips alone has elevated my game to a level i never thought possible. Then i see and absorb someone else here doing something innovative or skilled through experience that gets me to THINK more like a pro. To me that's the real benefit...to THINK when i'm working. After so much info gleaned from AG Online it becomes inherent knowledge and almost subconcious to practice the best methods, machines, products, techniques etc.
I will add to your thanks as i understand and appreciate everything this place is and what you are acknowledging. While we are all here because of a shared passion for it, the customers are getting better and better service too.