Mike, that was very eloquently put and I can vouch for your story as I was there when you started and remember it well. It warms my heart when I hear a story like your's and personally know the person as well as his struggles and successes. I started this in my case as a hobbiest and was a salesperson at Sears Roebuck and later became a manager in the Company. Imagine me in a three piece suit today..LOL...It was clear when I was asked to move to another state for a promotion that being an executive in a major corporation was NOT the job for me. I then turned to the business I loved which in the early 70's was anything but a sure thing and never looked back. My beginnings were very humble but I have never considered this work even though I still manage to put in 10-12 hour days. Quite simply I love reptiles and the strange and exotic adventures I've experienced worldwide. It has also been my pleasure to have known folks like you Mike who share this love of herps with me. My hat goes off to you and many others like you who have done so much for this Industry I love...
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Tom Crutchfield

www.tomcrutchfield.com

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