Hi Kat, That sounds like a wonderful trip. I grew up in Casper, but my family wasn't so much in touch with the land. I miss a lot of things, like the sky, stars and mountains. Where do you live Kat, and what's this about a book?

Deckman, that is very poetic - a touchstone trip. A new name for a familiar concept. Makes me think of my touchstone trip, in October to the UK.

Thanks, Morticia and Gomez, for wild and crazy company and comfy transportation, and thanks to Bill Sables and Micca and Bron and many others for your welcoming hospitality and a wonderful gathering with UK Mudcatters.

Great big family we are. -Linda Come on over to Portland some time...