kmat,

About time you posted here! Trust me, we are a friendly bunch (excluding Ironraven and, well, me...)

We didn't get any rain but the wind was something else!!! Trees were being knocked over and the only thing that drowned out the noise was my snoring (according to other backpackers ).

-Blast

p.s. Don't forget to make a formal introduction. You have some skills that people will be interested in!