Andy - Good advice, and I, too learned that. It works well - especially clearing the mind - the hard part, I think. (You have no idea how long it's been since I lead a patrol!!! <grin>). I go early on major hunts for that and related reasons... but around here, I'm juggling so many tasks at once... ("You! Down there! Shut up! I'm trying to focus...") ...I forget or don't make the time to do that - except when I take the Scouts out on my after-dark hikes - it's part of the "ritual" I do with them. Sharp lads... I think the ones with lousy night vision may actually get the most out of the walks - other senses work harder.<br><br>Thanks for the reminder to slow down!<br><br>Tom