Pretty easy to figure out who, simply based on output, and stated info. Not to mention location.
I didn't know Gunny or Topa well, but both were very active on Larry's patio thread, and I never heard a bad word about either. I'm chuckling, that cannot be said about everyone from back there. Times change though, and I suppose perspective does too.
Dev, that was the most kind thing I've ever read on a woodworking thread. I guess I'm a great believer that some day all of us will have a round 2, and you will get a chance to say your thanks face to face.