New to the group

Hey all -
I'm excited to find a group of people who love their Homegrowns as much as I do! Bought mine new (on clearance) in 2001 and upgraded to XTR brakes, shifters, and front derailleur right away. New XT/Mavic XC717 wheels and carbon Titec seatpost around 2007 and that's how it remains today. I swear that every time I ride my HG, everyone old enough to know what it is drools over it! Anyway, its good to have found you guys and Bonus Tomato!