Now you know how a Borg feels when they are first disconnected from the hive.

Like NightHiker, that's the way I feel when I am surrounded by people. During the Christmas Season, I have to have a large Daiquerie in order to go shopping.

Going camping by myself, I have "Roamer" to keep me company. Roamer is a stuffed bear that my kids send along with me to keep me safe and sound (He is the official relief of Baby Mickey Mouse & that's another story). There are some advantages to having "Roamer" along. He doesn't talk too much and he only eats shirts (& poops buttons, but that's another story) so I keep shirts out of his reach. He never argues or tries to nitpick me. He listens very well & agrees with all of my thoughts & ideas.

Only a dog would be better company.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it!!!