I've read a lot of these recent posts with a heavy heart and a lot of disgust, and have avoided commenting on them...I guess this 'positive' post (why we're staying) sparked me to write.

I haven't met anyone in person from FT, haven't been to one of these kick-arse sounding parties, nor have I posted in every thread...But I feel as if I have a connection to MOST of the people on FT...If not for anything but the fact I love travel, I hate travel, and try to maximize my FF opportunities every chance I get.

I've taken a great deal of good advice from lots of people, and I hope I've helped at least ONE person out in one form or another.

I'll continue to be here as long as I feel that my general give/take relationship continues...Ignoring the slime, bumps in the road and parasites along the way.