It's the first day of summer here.[0] I've been reading HN for a few years, and I figured this would be as good a time as any to say thank you.<p>Thank you to PG for the essays and HN.<p>Thank you to everyone who has respectfully responded to a comment that didn't deserve it.<p>Thank you to everyone who responded thoughtfully and kindly to a comment they strongly disagreed with.<p>Thank you for teaching me that everything posted is going be be read by n people, and I better make sure it is worth their time. Reading HN is worth my time, and I want to return the favor.<p>Thank you for the new ideas.<p>Thank you for the surprises.<p>Anyway, it is shaping up to be a nice long day. Have some fresh lemonade, and take the laptop outside if you can. I hope you enjoy it.<p>[0] winter, if you are upside down.