Finally deciding to say hello...

[WhaleWatchM7]

I've been a lurker in these forums for a few years but for whatever reason never got around to introducing myself, so hello!  

First, I want to thank @Mark, @clockboy, and @oldhippy for making this place such an incredible resource for those of us interested in watchmaking. This community has saved me countless hours, dollars, and frustration during my self-education in this great craft.  Like many newbies, I dove in too deep, too fast, and had it not been for the life-preserving wisdom tossed out in these forums, I probably would have given up a long time ago. 

In the not-too-distant past, work and family absorbed enough time that watchmaking only happened intermittently, but with the kids grown up and my work life on a glide path toward retirement, I'm looking forward to spending more time absorbing as much as I can and getting my skills to whatever point possible before Father Time arrives with  the inevitable. 

Thanks to all of you who have no idea how helpful you've been to a fellow watch enthusiast in New England. 

[oldhippy]

Thank you for your introduction and welcome to this friendly forum.

We all look forward to your contributions and continued involvement. 

[RichardHarris123]

Hello and welcome from Leeds, England. 

[watchweasol]

Hello and welcome to the forum.    Enjoy