Courageous post.
I am sure it was a memorable hunt. You should know that given the chance everyone here would pounce on the small details rather than say congrats. Important to tell the whole story first. I pounced on it as well. I won' t appologize. I will recognize the good as well as the bad parts to your story as I expect many here to do as well.

I come here to share experiences my own and others, good and bad.
I am jealous for many reasons. It sounds like the hunt of a lifetime. You sound as though you were like a kid on christmas morning the enitre week I know I would love to be that excited and energized. And in your haste to say how awesome it was only told pieces of the story.

I really enjoy hearing the stories from others and check the board at least once a day thanks for sharing and we know you are better prepared for your next trip.