"That would have really helped. That dead mile has been a sore thumb for us," David said.

It's been a good 40-year run but the brothers are ready to step back from 60-hour work weeks and spend more time with family members who are mostly their neighbors.

"I know we'll miss it," said David. "But how long can you do stuff and not get tired out?"

Andy Rieger 366-3543 editor@normantranscript.com