I know what you mean, gnat. My geared 26"-wheeled bike hasn't seen much action since I built my rigid SS 29er. That said, it's all about "horses for courses" IMO and there have been a few rides where I've been glad to have both gears and squishiness.

I still toy with the idea of stripping the frame, buying a 29er frame and fork, and rebuilding the hubs onto bigger hoops Just gotta water the money tree!