Emily, thanks for the update - I've wondered where you went. What a year 2005 was for you but it sounds like you came out of it in a good place. The hiking sounds wonderful as does the time you spent with your hubby doing it. I'm glad you got back on the bike - and dirt is good To me that's one of the beautiful things about riding mountain bike - no traffic!

Keep us posted and it is wonderful hearinf from you again.