No arguments with any of that. This site is a gold mine of information and Grant and Susan ought to be applauded loudly for what they've done. When I think back to how we navigated ourselves not only around the issues of geography but of bureaucracy, customs, culture etc it was embarrassing. This place has become a one stop information shop where someone will know if you don't.

I've often wondered why it attracts so many readers but so few posters, but I don't think it's alone in having that issue. The shining light alternative is something like ADV Rider where there's so many posts it's impossible to keep on top of them and you dip in and out more for amusement than information. Facebook is even worse in that respect. It has the advantage of being quick - you generally get someone replying in minutes rather than the hours /days here but, as you say, it's now or never. If this place is a little middle aged in its seriousness sometimes then Facebook is like a baby with a new toy - pick it up, taste it and throw it away. To mix my metaphors the nuggets of gold get thrown out with the bathwater.

I'm not really in a position to do much with traveller support other than offer advice or information but a friend has a much bigger property and often has bikers staying over in spare rooms. He once offered to host a club rally when their venue fell through at the last minute and about 60 turned up to camp on his front lawn. All would have been well except he forgot to mention it to his wife ...