Very thankful for the kind words guys...took a while to write so it's rewarding to know the effort is appreciated. As for the "misery" well...it's just another adventure in the life now and a worthwhile experience I wouldn't trade for a 6X6 bull. I think.
I just got this from a buddy up in Oregon, I feel so bad for this poor guy. I know his pain but cannot imagine being suspended in stickers all night long...much less at his age. Must have been awful! http://www.thenewsguard.com/news/article_acc2b244-0e57-11e2-a908-001a4bcf887a.html