Credit where credit is due

As the year comes to a close we can't help but reflect back on the preceding 12 months and revisit the times or events that stand out either for positive or negative reasons.  Aqousticblog is reminded of several items that bear mentioning for the simple reason of stellarism.  Stellarness?  Stellaristical fantasticness?
Umm, we'll go with stellarasmic.
Companies:

VHold now called Contour:  for going above and beyond in providing warranty replacements for several used helmet cams.  I was looking for a repair and they were well aware that I had purchased the cams second hand but they sent me brand new replacements.  Stellar!!

Trek/Gary Fisher:  Again, a second hand frame (although I was the first consumer to actually ride the bike) and when it broke (see facebook for pics) they stepped up and provided a most excellent replacement.  A 2007 Gary Fisher Caliber 29er F/S aluminum became a 2011 Gary Fisher Superfly Elite 100 carbon fibre frame.  Stellar!!

Brandon bike race:  Well organized, well marked, well prized and the guys realized they can't go to the well too often.  Stellar for a great event, stellar for the guys who did all the work and good on ya for keeping your priorities in check and realizing that you gotta take a break now and then.  Thanks for what you did.  Stellar!!

Olympia:  Year after year these guys put on race after race.  I thank them by supporting their business when I can.  Tirelessly these guys sponser and organize the Wednesday night race series, the season opener in Grand Beach, the long distance race of several different names (usually with a beach in the title).  Stellar!!

Swan River:  A fantastic race.  These guys put on what I consider to be the funnest event in spite of never knowing if anyone will actually show up.  Well marked, very clean course and a well run event.  Undying optimism considering how far away they are.  Stellar!!

My friends and rivals:  Without you I'd just be riding around in circles looking like a moron.  With you, I'm riding around in circles looking like a moron.  The difference is that you make it fun and we can share some laughs before during and after.  Thanks for being there all season.  Can't wait for next year.  Stellar!!