5 years ago...

  I just happened to notice today that I have now been using this site for 5 years (joined September 14, 2003 and first post on October 31st, 2003).  And what that means is that I've been working on this project off and on over the past 5 years.  I've gone through periods of a lot of progress and learning and I've also gone through periods of inactivity that can last close to 4 or 5 months.  It has been a very challenging, frustrating but yet rewarding project.  Having said that, I really hope it doesn't take another 5 years.