I get your drift DD!  I tried solo tripping, but it's just not for me.  I suppose if you're set up to go solo you always have the option of striking out on your own if things don't go well.  I probably should have kept my Bell Merlin II as it also solves the "odd-number" problem.  Oh well, I may pick up a Bell Magic one of these days. 

But the idea of striking out on my own for an extended trip...yikes, sitting on a rock with my dog watching the sunset just doesn't do it for me!  But for you guys who do, I am in awe of you...

prouboy