I concur - Eddie's contribution has been felt in Wellington as well - and he will be a great loss to industry with his retirement.  He does indeed deserve the same sort of accolades as Mac is getting.  It's great to see others in the industry acknowledging the contributions of these guys who certainly did their share to foster and encourage young trainees, and not so young practitioners.  You are never too old to learn that's for sure.  Yes to Eddie - thanks and good wishes for some fun years!