Before we begin our journey aboard "Life's2Short", we would like to express our sincere gratitude to several special people who have helped make this dream a reality for us:

Bill & Marilyn Lanning - Todd's parents who are almost as excited as we are and who have been incredibly generous in their support of our endeavor;

Wade & Viola Shelton - My parents who have helped us immensely throughout the liquidation process even though, as Todd says, they think we are "one taco short of a combination plate;"

Mike & Mary Hall - current live-aboards who have been a tremendous resource, infinitely patient, and wonderful friends - a truly remarkable duo;

Chuck & Linda Snavely - the previous owners of our beautiful new home and a stellar couple - along with Don Martin, their broker, all of whom worked diligently to finalize the sale and make this transition as easy as possible for us;

Fred Winkler - a sweetheart of a man who has been consistently helpful even after we decided not to pursue the purchase of a boat he was brokering;

Cathy Davis - a terrific lady who was gracious enough to allow us to dock the boat behind her house in St. Petersburg;

Jennifer Booton and Mark Stanley - Todd's sister and friend who pointed us in the right direction when we were boat shopping and who have gone out of their way to assist in any way possible throughout this entire process;

Bob & Linda Eckels - Good friends who contributed their artisitic abilities and woodworking skills to create our calling cards and new name boards for "Life's2Short;" and

Kurt & LaDonna Hansen - Also good friends without whom we would still be trying to determine what computer configuration to purchase and how to make our navigation software function with our GPS.

We so appreciate everything everyone has done for us and feel very fortunate to have had the support of such wonderful people. We couldn't have done it without you!!!