David,

Keep the trip reports coming. Kinda lets us experience it vicariously. However, I agree with others about using your real name.

When I was a newbie on this board I started using a nickname, since it was not safe to use a real name on many boards. After experiencing negative reaction from the readers, I hesitantly began using my real name here. I soon found that I was very safe, and now am very comfortable using my name on this and the club boards. And I'm sure that you would find the other users to be much more receptive and trusting if you were to do the same. IMHO

Kerry