Holy cow !!! Lee mentioned he didn't pass you guys when he headed back and that your car was gone by the time he returned, so I assumed you may have only done Welch Creek. But geeze, I'm so glad you came out of that OK.
I really dislike Welch Creek - not because it's a tough climb but because the descent is so difficult, you can't relax or enjoy that descent at all.
And if I'm going to suffer on a climb I should at least be able to enjoy the descent ! 
Looks like we missed out on the rain you expereinced. Timing is everyting...
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