I just logged onto Practical Backpacking forums and got this warning message at the top of the screen:

"Welcome back brownwetdog! It appears that you have not posted on PBF in several weeks. We'd sure appreciate your participation. Please take a moment to share a backpacking experience, ask a question about gear, or to post about some other backpacking related matter. Thank you. We look forward to your post."

I sense I'm about to be purged.... (hoping it isn't painful) <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Carol