 So, six years ago, I walked out onto a much smaller stage than this, and welcomed everybody to the very first float conference. A couple things have happened since then, I don't know if you guys have noticed. You know, having this be the last year that we're planning this event has put me in a very reflective mood throughout this entire thing. It's been making me kind of flip through old conference memories, like I'm looking at photos of children or something, and you know, you guys really have grown up so fast. I actually went back and read the intro speech I wrote for the very first float conference. And in there, I wrote, there is an undeniable force that pushes us to all start centers and build float tanks and push forward research and legislation. And as each of us pushes with as much energy as we can, we begin to build up steam. This growth is going to continue. First off, I nailed that prediction, so pretty good. And we're here to guarantee it's going to continue, because time and again, we have managed to demonstrate that as a community, we are more powerful than us as individuals. By helping each other out with our knowledge and experience, we all gain and we all grow, and this too will continue. I could tell there was some hesitance in the crowd. When we first got into the float industry, we had the same reaction that pretty much everybody has, which is, man, this is an awesome group of people. And when we put on our very first float conference, the whole room was full of all these awesome people, and there was this immediate familiarity and bond between everybody in the room. But we were able to do it, and we were able to do it, and we were able to do it, and we were able to do it, and we were able to do it, and we were able to But there was also this subtle fear that was in the background. It was pretty clear that the float industry was getting ready for a big boom, and there was a lot of concern that as floating became a bigger business, we would lose that special something that was shared amongst the people in that room. Well, now I've gotten to watch firsthand as this growth has happened, and I can say without a doubt that this is still the most incredible group of people I have the honor of sharing a space with. So, you guys, I nailed that prediction too. I was crushing it. Really, though, there's nothing quite like the feeling of getting to be around all of you at once. You're all kind, and generous, and passionate, and dedicated, and I'm beyond elated to be able to enjoy another float conference with all of you. In 2012, I said these people around you are the people that will create your future with you. That future has now become a reality, and I can't wait to see what lies ahead. So, welcome, everyone. Welcome to the 2018 float conference.