I was discussing with @solas earlier this week, I think I agree - I'm more impressed not with the longevity of the VHL but the consistency of the member base (until more recently when we've just got more than ever before). Anecdotally, I linked a trade thread from S38 (June 2014) in a different conversation also earlier this week and of the 15 members who posted there nearly six (!) years ago, 10 have also posted in the past month.
Anyway, I don't know you personally because I am the polar opposite (no interests in American sports outside hockey), but you're a name I know that I always hope sticks around.