Well, it's been a great ride.

[Loupey]

It’s hard for me to believe that I have reached my 2,000th post here just a few days short of my one-year anniversary.

I have to admit that prior to me joining, I was a bit uneasy by some of the members’ length of time here and/or the number of posts submitted. Having never been a part of any forum, I thought members with 2k, 3k+ of posts were nuts! But soon after joining, I felt at ease here by the outreach of welcome extended by all the members (new and old).

I didn’t post my 1,000th memo because, frankly, I didn’t even know it had arrived. I noticed that at around 1400.

I believe that everyone has something to give and something to take. I certainly learned a lot here. I just hope that I was able to give something useful back. Thanks for allowing me into your community.

My apologies for being long-winded (or perhaps short-winded many times ). I hope to continue contributing to the community.

Hideta (a.k.a. Loupey)


I got out for two hours before the sun set today. Winter finally arrived here about 2 weeks ago and it was 15°F when I finished my hike with frozen pants legs from walking in the stream.