Palmer winks. “We’ve all got pasts. I know I ain’t totally proud of who I was. I was a bratty little punk back in the day.”

Well, he still is at times, but it’s a work in progress. And running his own business is a solid start. He feels more mature.

He’s grateful for the good wishes in his business. He’ll need them.

“Thanks. I also run a mechanic’s shop here. Gear Today, Gone Tomorrow. I know, it’s a lousy pun.”