I wanted my 5000th post to be something important. I can think of nothing more important than an expression of gratitude.
For all the posts I've made here, I've probably read at least 10 times as many. I've learned a lot, and laughed a lot more.
Thanks to everyone here who has helped make this one of the few sites I can come to for reasoned yet passionate discussion of my favorite sports team--and so much more.
This is truly a great community, and I feel privileged to be a part of it. Thank you, everyone.
[Mods, feel free to lock this up.]