"Towards the end it got really rough. I take my hat of to Alice, he's still doing it. This is probably more work than going on the road for 2-3 months. I wish I was 25 again!"

In this quote, Michael Owen Bruce assesses the difficulties he faced towards the end of a project or journey. He acknowledges the problems and applauds his coworker, Alice, for standing firm and continuing to press through. Bruce also recognizes the amount of effort and devotion required for this job, stating that it may even be more demanding than being on the road for a couple of months. He then expresses a sense of nostalgia and longing for his more youthful days, wishing he had the energy and stamina of a 25-year-old. Overall, this quote highlights the struggles and admiration for those who persist and the desire to reverse time.