Best of luck, Bill - Your gain, HP's loss

Bill,
Like Peggy, when I first started working with you, I was definitely intimidated and knew you were a techy of the realm I couldn't even try to understand. But then I learned that your bark was definitely worse than your bite and you were so patient and helpful to me. When I started as Knowledge Manage for ESP, you were the main person I went to for advice and always felt like you would be there to help me through. I loved being on that team more than any other group at HP. I knew we would all support one another and all cared about success for the sales force. Your passion for all things important to you was palpable - from getting the programming done right to talking about your son. I wish you the best of everything as you move to this next step of life : the "Post-HP" step. I had been offered the early retirement as well and am somewhat jealous of your move. But we'll hold donw the fort back at HP and will always enjoy the memories of Bill Gray on the ESp and Next Gen team!
Ann