richie,

this is some special thread. thanks for sharing those views and that perspective.
sure your frames are nice but i think it's all the personality that people really desire.
if other guys want to make it big they had better get smoked out as soon as they can.

as i've said before, you're not just a frame builder - you're a cultural phenomenon.
so many people in all walks on these cycling interwebs and beyond
have immeasurably benefitted from your relentlessness and good form.

have you ever considered the legacy of your work?
when you began the frame building gig?
when you started promoting your peers on your website?
when you stopped taking orders or began slowing production?
and what role(s) do you see for yourself after you lay down the torch?

thanks again,

dave