. >> qwest, old u.s. west and liberty is still based there as well. carl, i know you have some roots in the area. i'm just curious from a personal reflection standpoint as to how much it may have changed given how deeply you take a look at things now? >> you know, obviously fly in and the sprawl just gets your attention. the highway that connects denver and boulder is now basically stuffed with housing and businesses whereas before it really was just empty space. same story south of denver, between denver and castle rock on your way down to colorado springs. that kind of spread is the most obvious thing. but i would argue, you know, there was a big period where denver kind of had this self-conscious, self-image of a cow town, meaning if you succeeded here, eventually you would leave for l.a. or chicago or miami or new york. there's a growing sense now you can start a business, scale it and never leave because the talent pool is here and there's no incentive to graduate to something, quote, larger. i think from a self-image standpoint that's been a hug