Thank you netllama for posting a fantastic TR. I felt for you when you were forced to abandon your vehicle and was relieved to hear that it was untouched upon your return - something of a miracle!
I also read your full report on your external link and have to say that one user on this forum in particular has commented very unfairly on your trials and tribulations. If only they had read the full report then maybe they would not have been coming in hot from a position of ignorance of the full story. FWIW, I think that your comments on the tow truck were fair.
I am glad that you got back in one piece (even if your 4x4 didn't!), you added some very fat chapters to your book of life experiences and I am looking forward to your next adventure!