Brasi - it was your story that really got me thinking about the cathartic value of doing this. Respect. Rum-pole's pretty bold too, made it easier. It's a little weird and unnerving putting it all out there, but I'm all in now...---

I'm flattered. By your mention...and that rather than ostracize me for laying out my feelings this board's community TOOK ME UNDER THEIR WINGS. Rather rhymes with Sather...btw.

What's obvious is that we all have a common love. I for one won't forget the kindness shown by everyone here. I love Rum-pole's explanation...Trip Report's are kind of like "paying it forward" with positive energy...to get those of us at home through the times when our next reach seems so far away! So maybe the catharsis through trip reporting...is the poster's pay off for allowing others to live vicariously through a reporter's eyes?

I digress... get writing, son!