Mercy sakes, PPG, that was absolutely eloquent!
I agree with everything you said - and more. I've been there too - maybe not quite as long, but almost anyway, and seen both the elephant and the dragon. Fact is, I must admit to feeding my dragon on occasion in Black Bay.
But do you know what - it didn't stop me from eating those oysters!
Or the specks!
But that aside, your post was extremely well put. Thanks!
Pete