I know that he is not a fan of these congratulatory posts, but there's no way that I was going let his 9,000 post milestone go by without recognition.

SC, you are a good friend and it has been my distinct pleasure getting to know you, both on and off these boards. When I see a post of yours in a thread, I automatically click on it. There is never a doubt in my mind that I will find it interesting, amusing, intelligent, witty, or perhaps some combination of all of the above.

SC, tanti baci, amico mio.